You’re graduating from Novus Society to DonorsTrust! Now what?
So, you’re celebrating—or you’ve already celebrated—a very important birthday this year! (Maybe even a year or two ago; I know I let some folks sneak through an extra year.) Let me first say: Thank you so much for joining Novus Society. The group as a whole is better and more robust for having had you […]
Read moreWhy Scott Gives Using the Novus Society at DonorsTrust
In our Client Stories series, we interview DonorsTrust clients on their philanthropy to share wisdom they’ve gleaned in their giving and how they evaluate their charitable priorities and goals. You can read the previous installment here. Scott, I met you through our mutual work in what is known as the “Liberty Movement”–the landscape of nonprofits […]
Read moreHow Spencer Gives: Philanthropy with “Future You” in Mind
In our Client Stories series, we interview DonorsTrust clients on their philanthropy to share wisdom they’ve gleaned in their giving and how they evaluate their charitable priorities and goals. You can read the previous installment here. This month, we’re hearing from Novus Society member Spencer Weaver. Spencer has a passion for free-market ideas and principles […]
Read moreFinding Support as a Young Giver
Support makes anything easier, but finding trustworthy support or advice for financial issues can be difficult for us younger folks. This is equally true with philanthropy. Given the fact there are so many different kinds of groups and causes that one can support, the process of deciding what to do with your giving becomes challenging. […]
Read moreYoung Giver: Get Connected in the World of Philanthropy
When it comes to life as a young giver, starting is the hard part. Writers have been lamenting that simple truism since…well, the start. Difficulty beginning a project is a key reason why so many never do – putting dreams like businesses, inventions, and major life changes on hold for years or even leaving them […]
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How Michael Gives: Putting Philanthropy First
The DonorsTrust Client Stories blog series continues with this latest interview. Michael Miller and his wife are just regular folks who want to prioritize philanthropy—their donor-advised fund at DonorsTrust helps them make sure that happens. The previous segment by Patrick and Mary Peterson can be found here. Donor-advised funds sometimes are mischaracterized as a tool […]
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