Lawson R. Bader

A new blog post from DonorsTrust Vice President Peter Lipsett explores the latest attempts to undermine liberty-minded donors. Plus, discover what reforms to charitable tax deductions and donor privacy may be on the horizon. hubs.ly/Q035BZMH0

All the candidates should drop out. All the presidential candidates, yes, but really all the Senate candidates, definitely all the House candidates, and all the PhD candidates as well.

@EDI_Airport are the runways temporarily closed? Is this the reason for inbound delays due to an emergency?

In a recent interview, Hilda Ochoa-Brillembourg, founder and chairman of The Orchestra of the Americas Group, shares her story of how a free market is an engine for growth and innovation. Watch her full interview here: bit.ly/3SM85dl

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🌱 Tuesday Tip 🌱 “In terms of principles, goals, mission — nothing has changed from the start and nothing will ever change. Its core mission is donors who want to advance the cause of liberty,” says Kim Dennis, co-founder and board chair of DonorsTrust.

ICYMI: Our ins and outs for 2024 🎉

🎙️ New Episode 🎙️ As the year draws to a close, here's a link to our latest podcast episode. DonorsTrust President and CEO @Lawson_Bader lists practical ways givers can preserve their donor intent and 'sunset' their charitable giving. Listen below ⬇️ donorstrust.org/giving-venture…

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.@Lawson_Bader: "'I think conservatives and universities have been on a collision course for a while,' Mr. Bader said. 'But what has begun to change, I think, is you now have liberal Jewish donors.'" via @NYT nytimes.com/2023/12/13/us/…

Happy last night of Hanukkah to all who celebrate 🕎

.@Lawson_Bader: "Anything less than a commitment to freedom and flourishing for all will be met with financial silence." philanthropydaily.com/charitable-giv…

.@Lawson_Bader │💬 "In the aftermath of October 7th ... all bets are off as givers question not just their own giving but nearly all extra pennies given to higher education." philanthropydaily.com/charitable-giv…

Philanthropy Roundtable’s new President and CEO Christie Herrera, shares her vision and commitment to the future of the Roundtable in a recent interview with @AP business writer and editor @GlennGamboa. bit.ly/4189y0e

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽🥧

🗞️ In the Headlines 🗞️ “I miss him more every year, and his legacy lives in me … because of my work helping others preserve freedom,” @ldwelly, DonorsTrust philanthropic advisor, says of his father 🇺🇸 — via @bostonherald #Veterans bostonherald.com/2022/11/11/dwe…

An important read 💡 “What set off Rowan and other major donors was Penn’s response to the violence in Israel. On Oct. 10, Penn President Liz Magill called the assault “horrific” but didn’t explicitly condemn Hamas.” — via @WSJ #Israel #philanthropy wsj.com/us-news/educat…

🚨 New Policy Brief 🚨 How are DAFs used in California? @_JackSalmon_ examined community foundations and the incredible impact they’re making in the state – and the truth about their payouts might surprise you. philanthropyroundtable.org/unlocking-the-…

"The easier it is for people to speak freely, and the more people actually do so, the more likely it is that truth will emerge from the fray." via @NASorg H/T @ldwelly nas.org/academic-quest…

👻 Tuesday Tip 👻 Charitable giving isn’t nearly as spooky when you know the dollars you give strictly support the causes you love. Here are three ways to surprise-proof your giving ✏️🎙️🎥 #donorintent #conservative #libertarian #giving #philanthropy