It’s March, we’ve settled into the new year, and by now you are writing the date correctly when you are inclined to do so. It’s also that time of year when it’s a bit easier to look back upon 2011 with some perspective.

In 2011, charitable giving in the U.S. grew to $346 billion. Some project that giving will grow to $360 billion by the end of 2012 – a growth of 3.9%. The ultimate ... read full post  |  2 comments

Something extraordinary – call it an unprecedented, immediate, and yet seismic phenomenon – is happening before our eyes. Its cachet is the color of money, yet all the dollars we're talking about may be just a prelude to a new day of unimagined possibility for Christian ministries.

An outpouring of charitable giving is redefining generosity

In January 2004, Joan Kroc, the widow of hamburger ... read full post

For the past three days, we have brought you ways to share generosity with your family during the Christmas season. Here are some more giving ideas for your family, this time with younger children in mind:

Guide them to give – This Christmas, give each child an amount of cash to use for the benefit of others. Stand back and watch the wheels of their minds begin to turn. Guide them to pray for ideas on how ... read full post

Yesterday on NCF's blog, we shared ideas on how to get creative with your giving. Here are some more generosity-inspired ideas especially for teenagers:

Establish a family fund – A Giving Fund is a great way to involve children in the decision-making process of gifting.

You can allow teens to research ministries and causes that interest them and recommend grants from an amount you ... read full post

Are you still looking for the perfect gift for your children this Christmas? If you really want to make an impact in their lives, sometimes it helps to think outside the box when it comes to giving.

Over the next several days, we'll be posting generosity-inspired giving ideas for children of all ages.

Here are a few you may want to consider for your adult children:

Plan a family mission trip ... read full post

The annual giving season is upon us, and it's time to plan your gifts and grants to receive the greatest tax advantage and make the biggest impact. To help you get ready, here are some important giving deadlines and links to the documents you need:

Deadline Gifts or Grants

Dec. 12

Non-liquid gifts – An asset donation form and requested documents must be turned in (business interest, real ... read full post