Posts Tagged ‘gift planning’
Giving a Gift for Now and Later
I love the thrill of giving a gift. Hearing a child’s exclamation of joy. Or, watching a tear run down a loved one’s cheek. There’s a sense of satisfaction, knowing the gift will be enjoyed throughout the year, or even longer. Every family has their own holiday gift exchange traditions. Some sit together, watching one…
Read MoreMaking an Impact
People give to charity for many different reasons, but one thing they all share is the desire to make a difference in the lives of others. Opportunities abound for generous people to give to a good cause. Large national and international organizations vie for donations, small local charities fundraise and, lately, direct appeals through sites…
Read MoreBeing Intentional About Charitable Giving
Does your financial plan include giving? The question sounds almost like an oxymoron. After all, isn’t financial planning about accumulating money? Certainly, we want to support our families and protect against unforeseen expenses, but Canadians are also well-known for our generosity. We love to help others by giving our time, talent and resources. There is…
Read MoreDoes Your Financial Plan Include Giving?
In the early years of our marriage, my wife Sharon and I often sat through our pastor’s annual sermon on tithing consumed by the feeling that we should do more. A serious discussion always followed, but with monthly bills, a mortgage, car payments, and school fees for our daughter, it was difficult to find the…
Read MoreFive Things to Consider Before You Give
We’re now more than halfway through January. Among the New Year’s resolutions to eat right and exercise more, many people resolved to do more to help others. However, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Where should we give? How much should we give? As a Gift Planning Consultant, I love to…
Read More5 Benefits of Planning Your Charitable Giving Now
Don’t wait until the last minute to donate to charity. Here are five great reasons to start planning your giving now: Planning early in the year means you’ll have greater opportunity to give. Instead of last-minute giving, donating early in the year makes it easier for charities to plan their work. People who plan and budget their…
Read MorePlant a Giving Tree!
A young couple plants a honeycrisp tree and dreams of their children swinging from its branches. A family plants a backyard crabapple looking forward to jars of jelly. A retired couple landscapes the lawn of their third home with a stand of Goodland saplings. They all know they’ll have to wait several years before they…
Read MoreJourney of Generosity
You likely know people who must have a plan in order to complete, or even start, a project. The Internet is filled with articles about why we should have a plan to do almost anything. A plan clarifies priorities, helps you achieve balance, gives you the strength to say “no” to lesser things, helps you…
Read MoreSupport Your Favourite Charities this Summer
The weather is warm and Canadians have vacations on their minds. While lots of us spend time at cottages during the summer months, others are going to some faraway places. Support Your Favourite Charities By all means, enjoy some rest and relaxation, but please don’t forget to support your favourite charity this summer! Charities receive…
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