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February 2008 "It's not how much you do that counts but how much love is in what you do." - Mother Teresa
BOSTON GLOBE - Bill Gates, whom markets made rich, is calling for new economics that could help change the world. Speaking recently at the World Economic Forum, Gates's cure for the world's ills is "creative capitalism" that is driven by self interest and concern for others. It means asking how capitalism could work in the poorest markets. read more...
WORTH - The affluent like to give to charities, but their level of involvement with the organizations they support varies widely. At one end of the spectrum, the process for planned giving requires a great degree of due diligence, but the extra effort helps donors receive numerous benefits from their generosity. At the other end, many affluent givers opt to make contributions with little or no advance planning and, as a result, possibly sacrificing substantial benefits. read more...
ALLIANCE MAGAZINE - For many small foundations, the problems of the world seem daunting. But using funds strategically, to encourage others into action and advocate for change, can allow relatively small givers to have significant impact on the global stage. The critical component is to measure the impact to the extent possible. read more...
WALL STREET JOURNAL - With expansion-minded churches managing real-estate portfolios, sports centers and even shopping malls, religious leaders are increasingly getting unwelcome visits from tax collectors. Government officials say churches are running businesses that don't have a charitable mission. Church leaders counter that they aren't trying to turn a profit but find entrepreneurial ways to serve the poor and the faithful. read more... (subscription required)
NEW YORK TIMES - Over the last few months, visitors to the website of Kiva -- a microloan charity -- were greeted with a message saying that the organization's projects were completely funded. Would-be lenders were dumbstruck. read more...
PRIVATE WEALTH
MAGAZINE - Historians generally
refer to the early decades of the 20th century as
the Golden Age of Philanthropy. As we enter the
21st century, many believe we have entered the
second golden age of philanthropy. The question
one might ask is this: Will the new generation of
wealth holders cross over to wealth distribution
as did their predecessors? Will they have the
resolve to pioneer groundbreaking solutions? Will
they be inclined to push the frontiers? read more...
From secretaries
to CEOs, growing numbers of businesspeople today
want to bring their faith to work. Yet they
wrestle with how to do this effectively and
appropriately in a pluralistic corporate setting.
They see their faith as a resource for ethical
guidance and to help find meaning and purpose in
their work. In God at Work, David W. Miller looks
at how this Faith at Work movement developed and
considers its potential value for business and
society. Done well, the integration of faith and
work has positive implications at the personal
level, as well as for corporate ethics and the
broader economic sphere. At the same time,
increasing expressions of religion and spiritual
practices at work also present the threat of
divisiveness and discrimination. Miller concludes
that workers and professionals have a deep and
lasting desire to live a holistic life, to
integrate the claims of their faith with the
demands of their work. God at Work is essential
reading for business scholars and leaders,
theologians and clergy, and anyone interested in
the integration of faith and work. buy at
Amazon.com...
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Ron Blue is a member of the board
of advisors of Excellence in Giving. He is also
the president of 719.329.1515 - info@excellenceingiving.com - www.excellenceingiving.com
