There is not a greater commandment in the Bible. Jesus ranks loving the Lord with our hearts, souls, minds, and strength of first importance. Loving our neighbor comes next, probably because how we treat our neighbor is important to him and evidence of how we value God (1 John 4:7-8, 16,19-20). But what happens when […]
hen it comes to creating impact for your favorite charity, you may think primarily in terms of making a larger grant or writing a bigger check. But there may be other gifts that matter just as much as your money, and those gifts can greatly enhance the impact of your financial support. Two ministry leaders
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Sitting in a recent foundation board meeting listening to the wealth advisors give their financial forecast was a bit unsettling. Fear crept into the room and pulled up a seat. With inflation at a 40-year high, it made me wonder how this was going to affect this foundation’s giving with so many in need. After the
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Every day at NCF, we have a front-row seat to truly remarkable financial generosity. Over and over, we see people giving sacrificially, caring deeply for others, and longing to make the world better for everyone with the love of Jesus. It is a privilege to be allowed this vantage point. Your gifts are overwhelming. But
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I write this article as much to myself as to you: I fully realize how money will persistently and insidiously seek to capture a bigger and bigger portion of my heart and my life. I also know that drifting through life doesn’t work because I seldom drift closer to God. Perhaps this is why Jesus declared these two loves
I’ve been a fundraiser most of my life. At the age of 19 I started in the work of fundraising and never looked back. In this career path, I have been exposed to generosity of the greatest magnitude. But I’ve also seen that generosity is not something limited to the wealthy. Some of the most generous people
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Traditions are what bring families together and build a strong sense of identity, especially during the Christmas season. So, why not be intentional with your time this December and plan some fun new activities every generation can enjoy? Here are 10 ways to make generosity your family’s tradition at Christmas and beyond: Big tip Tuesday: Every
The legacy we leave behind entails more than a will and the financial inheritance we give our heirs. Here’s a new way of looking at the capital we pass on to our kids. The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.– Proverbs 20:7 (NKJV) I’ve spent a lot of time walking alongside families on
Have you noticed that it’s all or nothing with God? Throughout Scripture, we see “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might” (Deuteronomy 6:5). Though God’s people failed to obey, God made this promise through his prophet, “I will cleanse them from all the guilt of their sin against me,
Kevin East, CEO of the Mentoring Alliance, has a podcast Following to Lead. On a recent episode, he and his son, Walker, talked through the four hats of financial responsibility that parents can teach their children – the master, the investor, the steward, and the sower. You can listen or watch the conversation below.