Democracy, in its ideal form, gives every citizen an equal say in governing, which on the surface is an inherently just and fair...

Could Ben's Way help future populations, no matter how they evolve?

In my last month's article, I discussed learnings from the book ‘Uncharitable’ by Dan Pallotta. The book is a thorough and robust 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?

What can we learn from the success of Norway's fund?

Are there legal or taxation issues that prevent the business as proposed to operate?

What form of enterprise organization equips us best to deliver our future charitable gifts over centuries?

A common (and sometimes vehement) comment on the Funds Generator proposal is that charities need money now. To set aside seed money to...

This month's challenge is to determine which approach most benefits charitable funding. Option 1 is where a donor leaves a 'Normal'...

What guidance can we glean from prior attempts to harness the power of compound growth to benefit our societies? Multiple thinkers have...

Canada Helps has just published The Giving Report 2023[i]. The current situation and the underlying trends are concerning.

How can your wishes and hopes for the future be recorded to ensure your donations will meet the needs of generations to come? This...

If every individual could one day give billions, making a huge difference in future, then how donors direct their giving is crucial.

Fantastic news! Miriam Bergen, former owner and president of Appleton Holdings, gave 100 percent of Appleton’s shares, valued at about...

Payouts must vary with unpredictable investment results yet support donor intentions. How do future generations decide what exact dollar...

How much should be paid out every 25 years, given markets can vary wildly?

What should we expect? Unpredictable market growth rates greatly impact the payouts anticipated. Let's assess!

Charities could benefit from your good credit rating

As individuals, society expects that we plan for our retirement. How would this effort compare for charities to do the same?

Are the impacts and costs to set aside money for the deep future worth doing?