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Lasting Investments: Six Qualities of a Strong Giving Portfolio

April 10, 2025

Six tips from a philanthropic advisor on how to use your investing experience to build a strong, sustainable charitable giving portfolio.

Five Questions to Decide if Philanthropic Advising is For You

February 11, 2025

Philanthropic advising can benefit any giver, not just the wealthy. Here are five questions to ask to see if philanthropic advising is the right strategy for you.

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2024 Charitable Contribution Limits

February 3, 2025

The charitable contribution limit for a gift of cash to a public charity or donor advised fund is 60% of one’s adjusted gross income (AGI).

Using a Donor Advised Fund: Kouplen Family

November 8, 2024

The Kouplens share the benefits they experience by joining a donor advised fund community at The Signatry that shares their values.

Generosity and Faith as a Business Leader: Sean Kouplen’s Story

October 15, 2024

Sean Kouplen is a donor at The Signatry that sees the importance of including generosity and faith in his own business.

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Racing to a Generous God: Aric Almirola’s Story

October 7, 2024

With a donor advised fund, Aric Almirola has a giving tool for his newfound passion for stewarding his NASCAR success for biblical impact.

5 Ways to Connect with Gen Z Donors

April 24, 2024

Gen Z donors are motivated to create change. Through subscriptions and other methods, find out how nonprofit fundraisers can connect with young donors.

The Generosity of Zacchaeus

April 5, 2024

The story in Luke 19:1-10 shows how Jesus’s love and grace prompted Zacchaeus to revolutionary, transformational generosity.

Noncash Giving as an Investment in God’s Work

March 11, 2024

The Haverkamp family discovered how much more they could give to their favorite charity by donating a nonliquid asset.

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What Prevents Clean Water Access? It’s Complicated.

September 12, 2023

Vapor Ministries shares the unique obstacles standing in the way of clean water access in the impoverished communities where they work.