Estate Planning
The Darnedest Thing… Families
The Darnedest Thing… Families Here’s an idea to bring just about any family together. Because, how the family system works is interesting, isn’t it? They have the potential to be…
Read MoreUncertainty
Most like to lead people to believe that they have it all together. They want to give off the impression that they have it all figured out, and know exactly…
Read MoreA Purpose Driven Life
You have purpose. You were made on purpose with a purpose. REMEMBER this for you and REMIND your donors! In his landmark book, Man’s Search for Meaning of Man, Viktor…
Read MoreDonor Thought Patterns
There are patterns to life. Things that happen on a repeatable basis. Like the seasons that come in their given time, so do certain motivations as we move toward end…
Read MoreGive and Get
Give and Get What you give out is what you receive in return. It is the parable of the seed and harvest in the bible. If you plant seeds of…
Read MoreNews
“News” The news today comes at us fast and furious. It is laced with emotionally charged words regardless of which side of the argument you are on. But think for…
Read MoreThis Conversation Matters
This Conversation Matters The planned giving conversation matters for the donor. While annual giving meets immediate needs quicker than planned giving, don’t dismiss how planned giving can help. Too many…
Read MoreThree Donor Questions
Three Donor Questions “But dad, what do I say?” This is the question my kids ask me when faced with a challenge in their studies, and they don’t even know…
Read MoreThe Starting Point to Giving
The Starting Point to Giving Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s best selling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, has sold more than 25 million copies…
Read MoreWhen is the Best Time?
When is the Best Time? The African Proverb asks and answers this question: “When’s the best time to plant a tree?” “Twenty years ago.” “When’s the second best time?” “Today!”…
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