Greg Ring, Author at The Giving Crowd

About Greg Ring

Co-Founder of The Giving Crowd

Entries by Greg Ring

Make Some Lemonade in These Stressful Times!

in Asset Giving Principles, Communication, Leaving a Legacy

We all know the phrase “cash is king”, but what does that mean in the midst of stressful times such as we are now experiencing with COVID-19?

The Dark Underbelly of Wealth, and How to Save Your Kids from It

in Estate & Asset Gifts, Leaving a Legacy

The desire to bless our children, is God-given, but without careful thought can sometimes backfire. There’s a point where passing down wealth can cause irreparable damage to your children’s lives. When we speak about estate plans, there’s a lot at stake.

Donor Advised Funds for Churches

in Tools & Instruments

Last week, we talked about the rising popularity of donor-advised funds—but should pastors and church leaders be pushing this as a financial tool for their people? Absolutely.

Donor Advised Funds: The Best Financial Tool for Consistent Generosity

in Tax Issues, Tools & Instruments

Too many people live reactionary lives, tossed around by the latest round of circumstances life throws at them, especially when it comes to their giving. But there’s an easy way to get control of your giving—donor-advised funds!

Finding Hidden Treasure through Asset-Based Giving

in Estate & Asset Gifts, Tax Issues

It happens in nonprofits and ministries of every stripe: Too many times, we underestimate the capacity and goodwill of our donors. To find the hidden treasure in and for our donors, we must change our perception of who are donors are and what they want to accomplish.

Leadership Survival Guide: Lower Greed and Increase Generosity

in Communication, Donor Relations

Most nonprofit and ministry leaders cannot engage in these perilous conversations because of the inherent conflicts of interest. But sometimes donors need a safe, objective third-party to talk through delicate issues like biblical stewardship, generosity… and even greed.

Tithing Is Down: Where to Go When the Brook Dries Up

in Donor Relations, Estate & Asset Gifts

Churches all over America are seeing declines in giving, stopping them short of their God-given mission. But asset-based and legacy giving strategies offer hope for churches looking at a future funding crisis.

Finding the Perfect Donor

in Donor Relations, Estate & Asset Gifts

All successful capital campaigns since the very first one recorded in Exodus are dependent on this kind of donor. Identifying them and knowing how they think can make all the difference for your next big initiative.

Analysis of a Successful Capital Campaign

in Communication, Donor Relations, Tools & Instruments

Fundraising has a long and honorable history — and it all started with asset-based giving. In this case study of an ancient capital campaign, I want to show you how to reach your funding goals through gifts of assets.

The 4 C’s of Successful Fundraising

in Estate & Asset Gifts

The days when money rolled in for nonprofits just because they were charitable organizations are long gone. But that doesn’t mean your nonprofit or ministry has to suffer a lack of funding! But you will need these four critical components firmly in place: “The Four C’s of Fundraising Success.”