Business Ownership and Philanthropy
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Business Ownership and Philanthropy

The Associated Press recently reported that only half of Americans are giving to charity. They cited a study conducted by Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: "The findings confirm a trend worrying experts: Donations to charitable causes are reaching record highs, but the giving is done by a smaller and smaller slice of the population." Philanthropy is one of the four core purposes of business. If...
July 30, 2021Posted inCurrent Events, Theology and BusinessTags: , , ,
In Conflict Resolution, Focus First on Reaching an Agreement
Posted inExecutive Insights

In Conflict Resolution, Focus First on Reaching an Agreement

“It’s about fighting for fair and equitable treatment”, said T. Boone Pickens recently about the $700 million in damages he is seeking for future losses related to bids that his wind power company, Mesa Power (web site is offline), lost in wind power auction in Ontario recently. Mr. Pickens contends that NextEra, a Florida energy company, made $18,600 in donations to the ruling Labor Party in Ontario...
October 19, 2015Posted inExecutive InsightsTags: , , , ,
Philanthropy: God’s Purposes for Business – Part V
Posted inChristian Stewardship Theology and Business

Philanthropy: God’s Purposes for Business – Part V

The fifth purpose of business is to provide business owners with unique opportunities to be financially generous toward God. Because God has been generous with God’s followers (John 3:16), God’s followers are generous with those in need. Christ reminds us of this truth in Matthew 5:42, “give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.” John Wesley’s...
August 31, 2014Posted inChristian Stewardship, Theology and BusinessTags: , ,