In my full-time role at Covenant Family Wealth Advisors (www.covenant.ca) I have been advising a Christian couple with respect to their financial and estate planning. They are in the process of discerning how to give away the bulk of theirRead more…
SERVANTHOOD the calling of every christian
Humanity has always been seduced by a desire to compete and succeed at the cost of others. A “great person” is the one with the most servants. Yet Jesus shows us a radically different way. In His Kingdom, “the greatest”Read more…
High Net Worth Individuals Seeking to Drive Social Impact, Presenting Opportunities for Firms
In managing their wealth, many high net worth individuals (HNWIs) seek to achieve more than monetary returns. Making a positive impact on society through thoughtful investments of time, money, or expertise also ranks highly, and the numbers are overwhelming: drivingRead more…
How to Get the Most Out of a Major Gift Visit!
You finally have the meeting with Mr. Big. What’s next? What do you do? What do you say? It can be tough to keep your eyes on the prize when you get in front of your best major donor prospects.Read more…
Stewardship Resource Review
The International Steward staff reviewed important books on stewardship, generosity, giving and fundraising. Their reviews are included in the attached document.
New book on Christ Centered Generosity
The Global Generosity Network (GGN), a network focused on encouraging Christians to be better stewards of their resources, and Kingdom Life Publishing, a publishing company devoted to educating and inspiring all people to be holistic stewards in God’s kingdom, partneredRead more…
The Spirituality of Major Gift Fundraising
My guess is that you or some of your colleagues in the field are thinking, “What the heck are these guys talking about now?” “Spirituality and Major Gift Fundraising?” What’s this all about? Okay, I get it. Today when youRead more…
Wealthy donors differ by generation
Talk about being in the money. Wealth experts estimate that from 2007 to 2061, $59 trillion will be transferred from family estates in the greatest wealth transfer in U.S. history. That amount will be divided among heirs, charities, estate taxesRead more…
London’s Giving to grow place based giving throughout London
London’s Giving is a new network designed to inspire Londoners to give to charities tackling hidden poverty, inequality and isolation in their communities. Launched by London Funders and backed by City Bridge Trust, the City of London Corporation’s charity, it also aims to helpRead more…
2015 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index reveals that Philanthropy is growing worldwide
2015 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index reveals that Philanthropy is growing worldwide,increasing by 5 points on average in 2015. Out of the four regions, Europe is now almost level with the USA, with a strong increase in current and projected giving. Trends emergingRead more…