Tag Archives: charitable giving

10 financial tips to help make the world a better place

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Guest blogger in Conversations

Today’s guest blogger is Casey Slide, who writes about lifestyle topics on Money Crashers and is particularly passionate about personal finance. Here, she offers her thoughts on what can be accomplished simply by focusing on financial stewardship. Check out her ideas, and watch the video above to find out how far your donated dollar goes at World Vision....

5 tips for choosing your charity for your year-end giving

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Larry Probus in Conversations

We’ve all heard the advice: Get your charitable donations in before the clock strikes midnight on December 31 — or say goodbye to potential tax breaks. But how to make sure you’re choosing the best charity in the first place? Here are 5 tips for making the most of your charitable dollars before we ring in the new year....

Lessons from ‘Three Cups of Tea’ controversy

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Paul D. Nelson, member of the World Vision U.S. Board of Directors in Conversations

For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men. –2 Corinthians 8:21 (NIV) Most of you reading this blog may have seen or heard about the April 17 60 Minutes story concerning Greg Mortenson, author of the bestselling book Three Cups of Tea, and allegations that he received substantial financial benefit from the non-profit organization he founded, the Central Asia Institute (CAI). Those allegations include: Only 41 percent of the funds donated to CAI in fiscal year 2009 went to schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan; Mr. Mortenson personally received all honoraria from his speeches; and CAI spent more than $1.7 million in fiscal year...