by Mike Hicks | Jan 3, 2018 | Giving
A New Year with the New Tax Law It is true that many givers will no longer be able to itemize their charitable contributions to our churches, but I believe that people will continue to give. According to research by Crescendo, charitable estate gifts have...
by Mike Hicks | Dec 20, 2017 | Christmas
Merry Christmas from your Foundation staff!
by Mike Hicks | Dec 13, 2017 | Giving
Company Is Coming This time of year many are expecting company. This means cleaning the house, getting the beds and bath ready for guests, and doing some kind of extra touch that says, “We are glad you are.” Company is probably coming to many of our churches...
by Mike Hicks | Dec 6, 2017 | Giving
Lake Institute on Faith and Giving Releases “Giving to Religion” The Lake Institute on Faith and Giving at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy with support from Giving USA Foundation released its latest report on religious giving last...
by Mike Hicks | Nov 29, 2017 | Giving, Planning
The End Is Near Yes, the end of the current fiscal year for churches is near. What are you doing to end strong? Did you plan a special offering? Have you mailed out giving statements updated through October, so that folks are reminded about where they are in...
