Cam Anderson
Democracy within a Ben’s Way Future
Democracy, in its ideal form, gives every citizen an equal say in governing, which on the surface is an inherently just and fair...
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Cam Anderson
Dec 30, 20235 min read
Population Forecasts and Ben’s Way
Could Ben's Way help future populations, no matter how they evolve?
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Cam Anderson
Nov 29, 20238 min read
Advantages of a for-profit structure
In my last month's article, I discussed learnings from the book ‘Uncharitable’ by Dan Pallotta. The book is a thorough and robust rethink...
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Cam Anderson
Oct 29, 20236 min read
"Uncharitable"-the book, movie, and the TED talk-suggests a rethink
If we are serious about ending the problems 'charity' aims to solve, why do we expect charities to do this with their hands tied?
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Cam Anderson
Sep 30, 20238 min read
Norway's Huge Savings Fund
What can we learn from the success of Norway's fund?
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Cam Anderson
Aug 31, 20235 min read
Is there a catch?
Are there legal or taxation issues that prevent the business as proposed to operate?
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Cam Anderson
Jul 30, 20238 min read
Possibilities for Funds Generator business structures
What form of enterprise organization equips us best to deliver our future charitable gifts over centuries?
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Cam Anderson
Jun 29, 20235 min read
A broader approach to magnifying the good
A common (and sometimes vehement) comment on the Funds Generator proposal is that charities need money now. To set aside seed money to...
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Cam Anderson
May 29, 20236 min read
Comparing Normal vs. Growth Legacy Gifts
This month's challenge is to determine which approach most benefits charitable funding. Option 1 is where a donor leaves a 'Normal'...
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Cam Anderson
Apr 30, 20233 min read
History of efforts to harness compound growth
What guidance can we glean from prior attempts to harness the power of compound growth to benefit our societies? Multiple thinkers have...
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Cam Anderson
Mar 31, 20235 min read
Improving charities' current situation
Canada Helps has just published The Giving Report 2023[i]. The current situation and the underlying trends are concerning.
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Cam Anderson
Feb 26, 20235 min read
Specifying your giving intent for the deep future
How can your wishes and hopes for the future be recorded to ensure your donations will meet the needs of generations to come? This...
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Cam Anderson
Jan 30, 20235 min read
Giving future charities your $ Billions
If every individual could one day give billions, making a huge difference in future, then how donors direct their giving is crucial.
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Cam Anderson
Dec 29, 20225 min read
How anyone could donate $ Billions to charity
Fantastic news! Miriam Bergen, former owner and president of Appleton Holdings, gave 100 percent of Appleton’s shares, valued at about...
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Cam Anderson
Nov 29, 20226 min read
Part 2 - Calculating Inflated Payouts in Variable Markets
Payouts must vary with unpredictable investment results yet support donor intentions. How do future generations decide what exact dollar...
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Cam Anderson
Oct 31, 20226 min read
Part 1 Payout Planning for Variable Markets
How much should be paid out every 25 years, given markets can vary wildly?
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Cam Anderson
Sep 26, 20225 min read
Estimating future investment growth rates
What should we expect? Unpredictable market growth rates greatly impact the payouts anticipated. Let's assess!
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Cam Anderson
Aug 31, 20225 min read
Put Your Good Credit Rating to Good Use
Charities could benefit from your good credit rating
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Cam Anderson
Jul 28, 20225 min read
The minuscule cost for charities to achieve financial independence
As individuals, society expects that we plan for our retirement. How would this effort compare for charities to do the same?
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Cam Anderson
Jun 30, 20227 min read
If lack of money is chronic, should we only look after today’s needs?
Are the impacts and costs to set aside money for the deep future worth doing?
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