2020 Lessons Learned in Philanthropy
Writers have exhausted most every cliché possible in their leads to articles about 2020. Here’s…
Peter LipsettDecember 22, 2020
A Giver’s Bill of Rights
December 15 is designated Bill of Rights Day. It’s the day marking ratification of our…
Peter LipsettDecember 11, 2020
“Not That Mysterious” – Principled in the Face of Critics
Being firmly committed to a set of principles carries a major risk, namely that those…
DonorsTrustOctober 14, 2020
‘Thinking Long-Term in a Short-Term Political Climate’ Revisited
How can donors concentrate on advancing liberty-advancing ideals when so much noise and attention goes…
DonorsTrustSeptember 29, 2020
Do The Charities You Support Align With Your Principles?
With more than one million registered charities in the United States, keeping tabs on who…
Peter LipsettSeptember 25, 2020
Donor Disclosure is Code for Donor-Based Discrimination
The process of creating public policy is notorious for being light on facts and principles…
Lawson BaderSeptember 22, 2020
Time to Rest: What the Lull of August Teaches Us
The greater Washington DC region is comprised of distinct people groups. A significant percent of…
Lawson BaderJuly 14, 2020
Foundations & DAFs: Partnership over Parochialism
Who would win in a fight: private foundations or donor-advised funds? Perhaps you’ve heard someone…
Peter LipsettJune 1, 2020
Cultivating Philanthropic Partnerships Will Get Us Through This Season
It was August the year we moved into our current house. The air was still…
Lawson BaderMay 5, 2020
Giving Through Crisis: What Donors Think Now
I’ve corresponded with many of our donor-advised fund clients over the past few days. Like…
Peter LipsettMarch 27, 2020
