We're hosting our Spring Generous Giving event next Wednesday, May 2, and I'm looking forward to it! Here are my top 3 reasons why I think you won't want to miss it:

1. The stories you'll hear. I heard James and Kristin share their giving journey at an event last year, and I'm pretty sure their testimony will be one of the most touching stories you'll hear all year!

2. The connections you'll ... read full post

A new study by Grey Matter Research says that 81% of people who haven't gifted in the last year believe those who "have a lot of money" should give more, so they don't personally have to.

This research was released as part of a study that looked non-donors perceptions of giving and nonprofits. It excluded giving to houses of worship.

The perpectives varied based on age and income. The study found that ... read full post

It's tax time! Are you having trouble remembering everywhere you gave last year? Trying to find receipts for all of your donations?

One of the primary reasons givers use a donor advised fund is to simplify and organize all their giving into one simple receipt. By doing all your giving through a fund, you are legally making a gift to one nonprofit regardless of whether your gifts ... read full post

When the earthquake hit Haiti in 2010, a new form of giving was unleashed: text giving. Thousands of donors gave by texting the word "Haiti" to a specified number, and $30 million was raised in just a few weeks.

But most ministries have struggled to find ways to get mobile giving working for them. Since gift amounts are small (typically $5 or $10), it takes an incredibly large number of donations to ... read full post

There are a lot of great blogs on the web, and a lot of duds as well. I took a recent poll of our office to find out what are the top sites we visit for encouragement, sharpening and information. Let us know of your favorites in the comments below!

DesiringGod.org by John Piper (Bill High)"I like John Piper's blog because he reminds me that this life is not about me but rather it is all about the glory ... read full post

On Jan. 1, we were excited to welcome Aimee Minnich as the new president of the National Christian Foundation Heartland, and see Bill High transition to Chief Executive Officer.

The move allows Bill to continue to expand the efforts of NCFH while growing his opportunity for writing and speaking about the generosity movement. We believe we are part of the greatest movement in the history of the world for wealth ... read full post

Anna Lipscomb, a teen in our community, has raised over $65,000 for orphans in Haiti using her From the Heart Fund at NCFH. Now, she was chosen as 1 of 5 outstanding youth finalists in the Examiner.com "America Inspired contest. If she gets the most votes from Jan. 9-27, she wins $50,000 for the kids in Haiti. You can read more and vote daily

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The National Christian Foundation Heartland (NCFH) announced granting over $127 million in 2011, the most granted in a single year since its founding in 2000 and a 47% increase over 2010. Grants, which are directed by donors through the foundation’s donor advised funds, were given to over 1,300 nonprofits.

Citing this growth and future opportunities, NCFH board chair Mark ... read full post

Our friends at Dare 2 Share Ministries produced this short video explaining the Gospel uniquely geared toward a younger generation. Enjoy the poetry.

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Three years after the downturn started, the economy is still dominating the headlines. Good news and bad news inundate us, always giving mixed signals. But has the recession changed our attitudes toward debt, spending, and giving? Today's Wall Street Journal highlights a report that says affluent Americans now favor Target and Costco for shopping, a notable change since this all began.

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