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Have you and your family set your compass - vision, mission, values - for future family success? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Bill discuss: Trusting God's plan and seeing others' generosity in those plans.The breaks and acceleration of our money and our generosity. Successful succession planning in business and family.Making a world view shift in regards to raising our children.  Key Takeaways: Generosity is a powerful tool to change lives. Family was the first human institution established by which He's going to make the world more beautiful and creative, and within which we can see God's generous nature.Most failures within families are the result of poor communication. Start bringing your kids into your family giving when your children are young. If you didn't, start now.   "I find that when the upper generations define their values, including their giving values, that those younger generations become more willing to accept those guidelines, and they will honor them, even if they disagree with them, and so it's all about having clarity, because clarity brings unity, and that's what they want." —  Bill High Episode References: Navigators: https://www.navigators.org/Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance: https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Elegy-Memoir-Family-Culture/dp/0062300547Upcoming Book - October 2025: The Legacy Life: How to Build Generations of Influence and Impact - https://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-legacy-life/423762 Check Out Bill's Other Books: https://billhigh.com/shop/ About Bill High: Bill is synonymous with three core values: Family, Legacy, and Generosity. He's facilitated workshops nationwide, focusing on the essence of family legacy and redefining its biblical meaning. Initially practicing law at a prominent Kansas City firm, Bill later founded one of the U.S.'s largest Christian foundations. He then pivoted to specialize in family legacy consulting. An accomplished author, one of his notable works is "Leadership NOT by the Book," co-written with David Green. At 7 Generation Legacy, Bill is renowned for assisting families in crafting enduring multi-generational legacy plans. Bill High was brought up in a low-income family in rural Missouri and came to know Jesus at a young age. His generosity journey began as a teenager, faithfully tithing on everything he earned. Bill started the first half of his career in law before leaving to launch what would later become The Signatry, a donor-advised fund platform that connects “donors with doers” tackling some of the world's biggest problems. Through his work with The Signatry, Bill developed a passion for seeing individual families united by a clear and driving mission and vision that reflects God's particular calling for them. In recent years, Bill has focused much of his efforts on consulting for and guiding families stewarding wealth through some of these considerations, and he had many practical considerations to share.  Connect with Bill High:Website: https://billhigh.com/Website: https://legacystone.com/7th Gen Consulting: https://7thgenconsulting.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamfhigh/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Christina Mangino, financial planner and Las Vegas native, has had two decades of experience in financial advising, and has worked with hundreds of families in that time. After navigating a complicated multigenerational wealth dynamic in her own family, Christina developed a passion for helping families manage the relational aspects of wealth more effectively. She founded Heart of Generosity to guide families through this process, focusing on the principles of joyful and liberating generosity.   Christina also started Miracle Hope Foundation, a nonprofit with a focus on helping veterans physically heal from service-related injuries. Her combined experience as a family estate trustee, financial planner, and founder of a nonprofit has allowed Christina a comprehensive view of all the aspects of stewardship and generosity.   Major Topics Include: Christina's story of faith and calling Story of how fundraising introduced her to the joy of generosity Thoughts on managing money in a family context Approaching generosity in lean times Family relational health in financial planning Generosity and love languages The story of Heart of Generosity Helping veterans heal through Miracle Hope Foundation Finding community as a single woman in the generosity space QUOTES TO REMEMBER “When a family's relational health is strong, the giving strategies can be so much better.” “If I can help families redirect just one percent to the Kingdom, that's a massive impact.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Heart of Generosity Julie Wilson, President of Women Doing Well (see our past interview here) Kingdom Advisors (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue) Bill High, Legacy Advisor and Founder of The Signatry (see our past interview here) Gospel Patrons (see our interview with founder John Rinehart) Miracle Hope Foundation The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.

Aimee Minnich, co-founder of the Impact Foundation, a donor-advised fund platform that enables givers to invest in world-changing companies with social, environmental, and spiritual impact. Aimee began her career in law followed by years of experience in the donor-advised fund space with the National Christian Foundation before eventually launching the Impact Foundation to enable streamlined impact investing with charitable dollars. Aimee has been a central pillar in the impact investing space as it has rapidly grown over the last decade. She has a solid foundation in the full scope of what is available today as well as where impact investing is headed in the next 10 years. You won't want to miss this one. Major topics include: A primer on impact investing The story of the Impact Foundation Differences between impact investing strategy and traditional investing Risk vs impact in the context of investing Measuring success in impact investing The interplay between inputs, outputs, and outcomes The future of impact investing QUOTES TO REMEMBER “The God of the universe is glorified when you and I are functioning at our best.” “God created us to be generous because He is generous.” “To be truly generous, you have to know God well.” “Business people can be used for more in the Kingdom of God than just giving money away.” “The currency of the kingdom of God is relationships.” “The right way to handle risk starts with ‘OK, God. What I have is yours. How would you lead us to steward this for your glory and the good of your people?' And then go from there.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Impact Foundation Get Started with Impact Foundation K Life When Helping Hurts (see our interview with coauthor Brian Fikkert) God and Money (see our interviews with coauthors Greg Baumer and John Cortines) The Treasure Principle (see our interview with author Randy Alcorn) Heaven by Randy Alcorn (see our past interview here) Bill High, Legacy Advisor and founder of The Signatry (see our past interview here) National Christian Foundation (see our interview with President Emeritus, David Wills) Faith Driven Investor Faith Driven Entrepreneur Praxis Mutual Funds Eventide The Chosen Hope International (see our interview with founder, Jeff Rutt or CEO, Peter Greer) Best Christian Workplaces Launch Capital Partners Faith at Work Movement In the Name of Jesus by Henri Nouwen The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW John 13:3-16 | Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet   Isaiah 30:21 | Step-By-Step Obedience    And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.   1 Corinthians 3:6 | Doing Your Part   I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.

Bill High was brought up in a low-income family in rural Missouri and came to know Jesus at a young age. His generosity journey began as a teenager, faithfully tithing on everything he earned. Bill started the first half of his career in law before leaving to launch what would later become The Signatry, a donor-advised fund platform that connects “donors with doers” tackling some of the world's biggest problems.  Through his work with The Signatry, Bill developed a passion for seeing individual families united by a clear and driving mission and vision that reflects God's particular calling for them. In recent years, Bill has focused much of his efforts on consulting for and guiding families stewarding wealth through some of these considerations, and he had many practical considerations to share. Major topics include: His personal and faith background Bill's professional path from practicing law to funding urban ministry How God started planting seeds of generosity in his heart as a child What he learned about encouraging generosity in individuals and families Looking biblically and practically at dealing with wealth transfers and family legacies The importance of defining your vision, mission, and values as a family Guidance for families looking for a cause that aligns with their values QUOTES TO REMEMBER “We wanted to write the last check to reach the last missionary group to take the gospel to the last unreached people group.” “Generosity was just a part of the conversation.” “Family is meant to be a multi-generational endeavor.” “Family generosity is the easiest way to live our vision, mission, and values.” “Sometimes I equate this finish line idea with ‘who's the owner, you or God?” “The number one thing that changed people's generosity, typically, is when they understood the generosity of God along with the idea that God was the owner and they were not.” “If you don't teach generational values, you get generational drift. ” “The biggest wealth transfer issue is to not transfer wealth consumption, but to transfer wealth creation.”   LINKS FROM THE SHOW The Signatry (see our interview with CEO, Steve French) Bill High's Website Legacy Stone The Generosity Bet by Bill High National Christian Foundation (see our interview with President Emeritus, David Wills) Ronald Blue and Co., CPA (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue) The Ten Second Rule by Clare De Graaf Young Americans Bank Contact Bill High at bhigh@legacystone.com The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Proverbs 24:3-4 | Wisdom Builds a House   By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.   Genesis 15:5 | Like the Stars in Heaven   And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”   Matthew 6:3 | Humility in Giving   But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,   Psalm 78:5-7 | Generational Faith   He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.

In this episode of the Effective Giving Podcast, host Lane Kip interviews Kristin Hammett, Director of Nonprofit Success at The Signatry, to explore insights and personal journeys in the realm of philanthropy, generosity, and effective giving. Kristin shares her personal story that ignited her journey into generosity, starting from a compelling moment of faith and giving within her church community. The discussion dives deep into the mechanisms and capabilities of donor-advised funds (DAFs), their potential for fostering strategic, impactful giving, and the Signatry's unique approach to mobilizing resources for solving the world's greatest problems. They delve into strategies for involving next generations in giving, the importance of community and shared values in philanthropy, and the joy and fulfillment derived from a life of purpose-driven generosity. Additionally, they explore the broader landscape of effective giving, examining the challenges and opportunities in leveraging financial resources for lasting impact through critical analysis of nonprofits and collaborative efforts.

In episode 1422, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian, actor, podcaster, and host of Scam Goddess, Laci Mosley, to discuss… Airborne Toxic Event Latest Example How We're Not Protected By Western Governments or Media, The Balloon Wars Continue…, Those Jesus-Themed Super Bowl Commercials Are Worse Than You Think and more! Airborne Toxic Event Latest Example How We're Not Protected By Western Governments or Media Toxic gases connected to Ohio train derailment cause concern Rail Workers Blame Fiery Train Crash in Ohio on Wall Street Profit-Seeking Residents not yet allowed to return to homes near site of fiery train derailment in Ohio The Balloon Wars Continue… All 3 objects flying over US and Canada believed to be balloons, Schumer says: Congress must learn more US shoots down ‘octagonal' flying object near military sites in Michigan White House spokesperson: downed objects 'did not closely resemble' Chinese balloon Biden downplays Chinese spy balloon, claims ‘not a major breach' U.S. blacklists 6 Chinese entities over balloon program China accuses US of ‘illegally' flying balloons across its airspace US spies on 'the entire globe', experts say Those Jesus-Themed Super Bowl Commercials Are Worse Than You Think The Backstory to That Jesus Ad at the Super Bowl The truth behind the ‘He Gets Us' ads for Jesus airing during the Super Bowl LISTEN: 4U by Talia GoddessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Greg discuss: What he learned about God and Money at Harvard Business School. Utilizing our successes for God's purposes. Where to find your true value. Anchoring transparency around money in gratitude and celebration.   Key Takeaways: There are 2350 verses about money in the Bible. Everything we have truly belongs to God. This is a point of divergence between practice and belief. “How much do I get to keep?” is a more accurate question than “How much do I need?” because God is a generous God and wants to bless us with more than we know. Giving is a joyful act of worship, not a rulebook or rote formula. It is an opportunity to recognize God's character as lavishly generous and reflect that character back to Him.  "One of the biggest benefits of this financial finish line is that it does allow us to give more, and that's great, but more so it protects our heart from the damage that happens over multi-decades being surrounded by our culture's worship of Mammon." —  Greg Baumer About Greg Baumer: Greg Baumer is co-author of the books God and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School and True Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money and Your Heart. Greg and his co-author John Cortines are passionate about helping individuals and families experience more wholehearted life in Christ by better understanding the generosity of God and His invitation for us to live generously. Greg also serves on the Board of Generous Giving, a nonprofit that exists to spread the message of biblical generosity, as well as BibleProject and the Nashville chapters of The Signatry and Generous.Life. Greg and his wife Alison live in Nashville, TN where they are raising four beautiful children aged eight years to five months. His day job is focused on investing in and building startups in the healthcare space. Connect with Greg Baumer:Generous Giving Website: https://generousgiving.org/Website: https://navihealth.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorybaumer/God and Money Book: http://www.godandmoney.net/True Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money and Your Heart Book: https://www.amazon.com/True-Riches-Jesus-Really-About/dp/140020853X  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/ 

How did one couple go from creating picture frames in their garage to becoming the leaders of one of the largest chain stores in America? Hobby Lobby has over 900 stores in 48 states and CEO, David Green, along with Bill High, founder of The Signatry, discuss the unconventional principles leaders can apply to their business, church, or nonprofit. Green offers insight into the “secret sauce” of their company and breaks down the reason behind their people-centered practices and large charitable giving. He will encourage your faith to never underestimate what God can do with your business if you let Him actually lead it. Be inspired to implement proven principles based on faith-filled wisdom that can open doors to greater success in business, family, and life, as you help raise up the next generation of leaders. Dive further into the topics discussed and get a copy of “Leadership Not by the Book: 12 Unconventional Principles to Drive Incredible Results” coauthored by David Green and Bill High at https://leadershipnotbythebook.com/ For Show Notes & Episode Details:  https://theinfluencerspodcast.org Get more inspirational content all week… FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theinfluencerspodcastofficial  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theinfluencerspodcastofficial/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/hearinfluencers

Maybe you've seen the cozy Christmas TV commercial featuring two young girls and their competing hot cocoa stands. It's a feel-good moment when they learn to work together, and the message from Hobby Lobby is about the joy of Christmas. What you may not know is that David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, began the business some 50 years ago with a $600 bank loan and one principle: "God owns the business." That principle and prayer helped build the arts and crafts mom-and-pop operation into a national chain with 50,000 employees, nearly a thousand stores, and an annual gross income of eight billion dollars. Oh, and one other principle that would make a business executive faint... Hobby Lobby gives away 50 percent of its profits. This is a "Made in America" story you rarely hear. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, David Green (not related to the host), and his co-author Bill High, founder and executive chairman of The Signatry, talk about their book, "Leadership NOT by the Book," explaining how a business can be based on faith and still be successful. Green is living proof. Hear how he also stood his ground in a culture war that went all the way to the United States Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Give like a Billionaire.” Many times when you are so focused on growing our wealth, it's easy to lose sight of your “why”. And for many, that “why” is to leave a legacy. In this episode, Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser bring on Evan Lange, President of the Midwest region at The Signatry, to discuss giving strategies used by Warren Buffet, donor-advised funds, giving assets versus cash, tax benefits, and much more. If you want to learn how to strategically create a legacy roadmap, you don't want to miss this episode. Evan serves as the President of the Midwest Region for The Signatry, a global Christian foundation. As President, his primary role is to assist attorneys, advisors, and business owners to develop strategies and solutions to minimize their tax liability and maximize their charitable giving. This includes charitable gifts of complex assets like real estate, closely-held business interest and intellectual property. Evan is a frequent speaker at conferences and legal/tax educational programs throughout the United States. He and his wife, Farah, have three children and reside in the Greater Kansas City area. Read the full transcription https://aspenfunds.us/podcast/warren-buffetts-giving-strategies---feat-evan-lange Connect with Evan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanlange/ Learn more about The Signatry - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-signatry/ Invest Like a Billionaire podcast is sponsored by Aspen Funds which focuses on macro-driven alternative investments for accredited investors. Learn More about Aspen Funds. https://www.aspenfunds.us Join the Investor Club to get early access to exclusive deals. https://www.aspenfunds.us/investorclub Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/follow Rate us! We really appreciate your feedback and support. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/reviews/new/ Ask Anything! We'd love to hear what's Top of Mind. https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/contact

Episode 49: Jesus is for Closers Not Necessarily the Good News Amity: “The unborn” are a convenient group of people to advocate for. They never make demands of you; they are morally uncomplicated, unlike the incarcerated, addicted, or the chronically poor; they don't resent your condescension or complain that you are not politically correct; unlike widows, they don't ask you to question patriarchy; unlike orphans, they don't need money, education, or childcare; unlike aliens, they don't bring all that racial, cultural, and religious baggage that you dislike; they allow you to feel good about yourself without any work at creating or maintaining relationships; and when they are born, you can forget about them, because they cease to be unborn. You can love the unborn and advocate for them without substantially challenging your own wealth, power, or privilege, without re-imagining social structures, apologizing, or making reparations to anyone. They are, in short, the perfect people to love if you want to claim you love Jesus, but actually dislike people who breathe. Prisoners? Immigrants? The sick? The poor? Widows? Orphans? All the groups that are specifically mentioned in the Bible? They all get thrown under the bus for the unborn.” ― Methodist Pastor David Barnhart Your Own Personal Jesus In 1968 Augustine “Og” Mandino wrote a short book on an alternative method to success in salesmanship. It quickly became a bestseller, being translated into 2o languages and selling over 50 million copies. “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” is framed in an Orientalist fantasy. An old man, Hafid, is the most successful salesman the ancient world. He is, to his servant's and employee's surprise, looking to retire and pass on the secret of his success to someone, just as his mentor, Pathros, passed to him. Pathros took Hafid in as a young camel tender. He recognized Hafid's ambition, and tells him to sell an expensive coat in the poor community in Bethlehem. After a fruitless day, he hides in a stable for the cold night, and discovers he shares it Mary and Joseph, and the child Jesus. He gives Jesus the coat and returns to Pathros, prepared for harsh criticism from the old man. Instead of being angry, Pathros praises him and presents him with the secret to becoming a great salesman. A chest with ten scrolls that teach a counter-intuitive method of salesmanship. Each scroll must be read three times a day and meditated on. Scroll I - I will Form Good Habits and Become their Slave Scroll II - Greet Each Day With Love In Your Heart Scroll III - I Will Persist Until I Succeed Scroll IV - I am Nature's Greatest Miracle Scroll V - Live Each Day as if it Were Your Last Scroll VI - Master Your Emotions Scroll VII - The Power of Laughter Scroll VIII - Multiply Your Value Every Day Scroll IX - All is Worthless Without Action Scroll X - Pray to God for Guidance At the end of the book, Hafid finds the salesman who will carry these ten scrolls foreward: The youthful Saint Paul, on his way to start his new mission, teaching the Gospels. The inference is that by using these salesmanship principles, Paul was able to spread Christianiiy to the ends of the earth. Evangelism through marketing? It seemed that Og Mandino, raised in the Church, was using Chrisitian principles to promote a kind of secular ethical workplace. Commendable, perhaps, but as a pseudo-hisorical You might have seen the ads, and they are just that: ads, in March. I noticed them around Easter. Black and white photographs interrupted by captions reassuring us that for all his divinity, Jesus understands us. The last caption directs us to a website, He Gets Us. The Website presents more of the striking images and helpful captions. There is, for insurance a prompt: Read, and following it we can read stories of Jesus confronting things like anxiety, loneliness, broken relationships, and can hear audio on his dealing with these issues. There are links to photographs on Instagram, and video readings on YouTube. All of these features can be accessed through the Facebook page. This is part of an estimated 100 Million dollar campaign of Marketing Agency, Haven. It is supplied by private donors who form the Christian Servant Foundation and that supported by organization called the Signatry, and boasts an eccumenical approach to evangelism. The idea, began with the Signatary approached Bill McKendry, founder of Haven, and he partnered with. Gloo, another faith based faith serving advertising agency, and began this well funded enterprise. The outreach is to follow Jesus' example. “[Jesus] crafted his language and his storytelling to resonate with people,” says McEndry. “He told agricultural stories to farmers. He told fish stories to fishermen. … This culture is immersed in media, and we're using media to reach them for Christ.” The goal is to reach the unchurched, and the those who have come to think of christianiity in only negative terms. During the two month test launch of the, “He Gets Us,” site, restricted to 10 cities, 17,000 people engaged with chat, or start a Bible reading plan. The question to ask is whether this is the right approach. Are Jesus and his message merely a commodity to be exchanged? Is this reducing God to a tangible object? In both cases is it a part of a need to convert people like numbers on a scoreboard? https://hegetsus.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwj42UBhAAEiwACIhADhAPGwb0Jdr7LfBLdHjrORucq4yinwA2FiDk3DaeDIQb85BXEDhBoRoCMCkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/march/he-gets-us-ad-campaign-branding-jesus-church-marketing.html https://salesblink.io/blog/the-greatest-salesman-in-the-world-book-summary https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/392259242 https://thesignatry.com/ https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/whats-the-deal-with-those-he-gets-us-ads/ Find us on Twitter: @WithoutWorksPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withoutworks Email @ withoutworkspod@gmail.com Our Internet home: www.withoutworkspodcast.com

In this special interview from the most recent Outcomes Conference, Bill High, Executive Chair and Founder of The Signatry, shared about radical generosity and how he keeps his faith strong and centered through reading the Chronological Bible every year. He says that seeing the events of Scripture line up in history gives him a much-needed … Continue reading Radical Generosity The post Radical Generosity appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.

In this special interview from the most recent Outcomes Conference, Bill High, Executive Chair and Founder of The Signatry, shared about radical generosity and how he keeps his faith strong and centered through reading the Chronological Bible every year. He says that seeing the events of Scripture line up in history gives him a much-needed context for trusting God – something all of us could use more of! Learning to say, “It's ok” and “I don't understand, but I'll still trust” has been key to keeping him going. Plus, Bill talks with us about several practices the Signatry has instituted to help their employees thrive during COVID-19.Guests: Bill HighMinistry/ Workplace: The SignatrySponsored by GiANT https://GiANT.tv/iWork4Him

Bill High is the Executive Chairman and CEO of The Signatry, a global Christian foundation which inspires and facilitates revolutionary generosity by providing creative giving solutions to help donors support their favorite charity or ministry, through the use of a donor advised fund. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Have you ever wondered how some men have such great vision for their lives while others, seamlessly wander through life without purpose? In today's episode, Marty Hepp, the recipient of the 27th Annual CBMC Salt & Light Award, shares how submission to God brings a clarity of vision and purpose for our lives. Marty Hepp was Born in Oklahoma City but raised in Fairview located in Northwest Oklahoma. He graduated from Fairview High School in 1979 and went to the University of Oklahoma where he graduated in 1984 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He started his career at CEC in 1984 and has served as president of the company since 1991 becoming the managing partner in 1997. He now serves as the Chairman of the Board. He has grown the company to over 200 employees with offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Duncan, and Dallas. CEC Corporation provides comprehensive design and construction management services for roads, bridges, utilities, facilities, and airports. His clients include ODOT, OTA, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, OGE, and many more government and private clients. The company is currently considered the largest Oklahoma-Based Engineering Company in the state. Mr. Hepp has aspirations of growing the company to become a regional engineering company. He has developed a strong faith-based culture and the company operates according to Biblical principles. He has served as Chairman of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Oklahoma and as a local board member of the Signatry, a Christian based directed fund. He is also active on the leadership team of the Christian Business Men's Connection in Oklahoma City. Marty has been married to his wife, Donna 37 years and they have two daughters Alisha Bloom and Kristi Hepp and four grandchildren. They live in the Deer Creek area where they enjoy cycling and traveling together. In addition to running and growing CEC Marty enjoys cycling, restoring cars, and spends his time making disciples for Christ our Lord.

Charitable donations have tax benefits, but that's not the primary reason you should be generous.  In this episode, Stephen Stricklin is joined by Evan Lange, president of the Midwest Region for The Signatry. Evan shares what makes giving so great, looks at tax deductions individuals receive when they make a donation and explains what a … Continue reading S3: Episode 3 – What It Means To Give With Evan Lange →

This podcast series brings leaders like you the type of excellent leadership insights offered at the annual Outcomes Conference. In this episode we talk with Bill High, Executive Chairman and Founder of The Signatry and hear how he keeps his faith strong and centered on Christ. Listen to this episode to hear ways to trust God more. This episode is sponsored by iDonate. https://idonate.com/

In this episode, Ryan and Colby interview Evan Lange of The Signatry. The signatry is a Christian donor advised fund with the mission "To inspire and facilitate revolutionary biblical generosity." Evan shares about his journey from the corporate legal world to the Signatry, his journey with money and generosity, his first money memories, giving joyfully, some thoughts on giving and tax strategies for 2021, and anonoymous giving.

This week we interview Bill High. Bill is the Executive Chairman & Founder of The Signatry. Having lost his own father at age 12, Bill deeply understands the need for healthy families. Today his mission is to empower families in building legacies of generosity, in addition to his writing and speaking; Bill coaches families, individuals, business owners, and financial advisors in practical aspects of biblical generosity and multi-generational legacy.  After building a successful career as a lawyer, in 2000, he embarked on a new adventure—starting up The Signatry. Under Bill's leadership, The Signatry has received contributions of over $4 billion and facilitated over $3 billion in charitable grants. Bill has also branched out in several business ventures to further the causes of generosity and family legacy, including iDonate, an integrated online donation platform serving the nonprofit community.  

Steve French is the President and CEO of the Signatry, which partners with families and generous givers to strategically advance the gospel and tackle some of the worlds greatest problems. He shares his story growing up in humble circumstances to becoming a seasoned investor and entrepreneur, purchasing over 15 companies in his career. However, despite all his success, it was one failure that he ranks above it all as one of the most defining moments of his life. Through that moment, God finally got Steve's attention, and we sure are glad that He did. Since that time, Steve has been rigorously focused on mobilizing families that have been given much to manage in order to have an incredible impact on the kingdom. On top of that, Steve gives us an inside look at how donor advised funds and other creative giving strategies can amplify and maximize our impact much more than we may realize. Listen now to hear Steve's incredible story and his depth of knowledge on creative giving strategies. QUOTES TO REMEMBER "I didn't have a clue where God was leading me, I just knew I was supposed to leave." "This is the most important thing to ever happen to me in my life other than my adoption, coming to know Christ, and getting married to my wife Debbie." "Because God was telling me, 'I wanted you to learn for the rest of your life that you are a steward and I am the owner. But you thought you were the steward AND the owner.'" "God intends, and always has intended, to work through the family." "God has a vision and a mission for every family, and it's not a one generational purpose." "God is the owner of everything. Not just our material resources, but our gifts, our talents, our time." "Our life is determined, it's written in the Lamb's book of life. It has a start, and it has a finish. So how do we steward that time that's between those 2 points?" "That failing to me is more important that my successes. And God get's glorified every time I tell that story." "God is the best investor that there'll ever be or ever has been. His returns on investment are 2x or 3x. His returns are 100x or 1000x." "By unlocking those assets, they can often give 10 times as much as they would have given had they given cash." LINKS FROM THE SHOW The Signatry Bill High, founder and CEO of the Signatry The National Christian Foundation WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram or reach out on our contact page. 

As you probably know if you follow us on social media or have gone to C10Mentoring.com, there are two huge goals for the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program for high school students here in the Kansas City area. One is to help develop a servant-leadership heart in them -- or to continue developing that. The second is to help prepare them for the next stage in life.This year with our nine seniors we have been more deliberate about helping to prepare them for that next step. One of the ways we do that is with teaching them about money and budgeting and investing.In early May we had a Zoom session with our seniors, their parents and guardians, and their mentors, as we introduced them to the idea of a donor-advised fund, which, essentially, is a savings account to use for charitable purposes.Our guest speaker that night was Evan Lange, who's the President of the Midwest division of The Signatry, which is a Christian community foundation. Before joining the Signatry, Evan was an associate attorney with a couple of the big law firms in Kansas City.As with many of the sessions with our students that we turn into podcast episodes, most of our conversation with Evan was focused on the seniors and some things we're doing for them, but we wanted to share Evan's story, his leadership journey, and thoughts on the idea of generosity with you. LINKS:To learn more about The Signatry, please visit their website.For more information about the C-10 Mentoring & Leadership program for high school students, including the application process for current high school freshmen and sophomores, visit our website.For all episodes of the C-10 podcast and ways you can listen, click here.If you'd like to make a comment, have a suggestion for a future guest, or your company would like to help underwrite this podcast, please visit our contact page.

The fifth child in a family of six, Bill High grew up "dirt poor and on welfare." The son of an alcoholic, Bill describes his childhood as "pretty dysfunctional."Around age eight or nine, Bill was introduced to the idea of a personal faith by a neighbor, and that began his life-long journey to live differently and to focus on making an eternal impact in our world.Throughout his lifetime, Bill has had some amazing opportunities to impact the world, including practicing law for 12 years to co-founding iDonate, a leading digital giving software company that helps nonprofits build lasting relationships with their supporters.In 2000, Bill felt a calling to do something more in our sector, leading him to create The Signatry, a global community and ministry dedicated to creating eternal impact through generosity across generations. They provide a unique approach to donor advised fund giving to empower donors, advisors, and ministries to maximize their impact.Bill and I met through our mutual relationship with Forbes Business and Nonprofit Councils, and sat down recently to talk about philanthropy and leading generously.  Some of the key insights from our conversation include:The impact of the massive increase in Donor Advised Fund adoption over the last decadeDebunking the myth that Donor Advised Funds are simply a place for the wealthy to "park" moneyHow Donor Advised Funds (on average) distribute 10X more than private foundations annuallyHow leaders who invest heavily in the people in their care are maximizing impactThe value of leaders serving others, and how that releases creativity and increases engagement with employeesLessons from a reluctant leaderWhy setting vision and inspiring your people is essential to your ability to achieve greater impactHow the best leaders use storytelling to inspire othersWhat 2021 has in store for philanthropy and charitable givingQuick tips for nonprofit boards and CEO's to begin effectively planning for leadership succession This episode of The Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast was brought to you by our friends at Virtuous. We're so excited to partner with them to promote the upcoming 2021 Responsive Fundraising Summit on April 14th and 15th. You can register for FREE today. You'll be fr

The fifth child in a family of six, Bill High grew up "dirt poor and on welfare." The son of an alcoholic, Bill describes his childhood as "pretty dysfunctional."Around age eight or nine, Bill was introduced to the idea of a personal faith by a neighbor, and that began his life-long journey to live differently and to focus on making an eternal impact in our world.Throughout his lifetime, Bill has had some amazing opportunities to impact the world, including practicing law for 12 years to co-founding iDonate, a leading digital giving software company that helps nonprofits build lasting relationships with their supporters.In 2000, Bill felt a calling to do something more in our sector, leading him to create The Signatry, a global community and ministry dedicated to creating eternal impact through generosity across generations. They provide a unique approach to donor advised fund giving to empower donors, advisors, and ministries to maximize their impact.Bill and I met through our mutual relationship with Forbes Business and Nonprofit Councils, and sat down recently to talk about philanthropy and leading generously.  Some of the key insights from our conversation include:The impact of the massive increase in Donor Advised Fund adoption over the last decadeDebunking the myth that Donor Advised Funds are simply a place for the wealthy to "park" moneyHow Donor Advised Funds (on average) distribute 10X more than private foundations annuallyHow leaders who invest heavily in the people in their care are maximizing impactThe value of leaders serving others, and how that releases creativity and increases engagement with employeesLessons from a reluctant leaderWhy setting vision and inspiring your people is essential to your ability to achieve greater impactHow the best leaders use storytelling to inspire othersWhat 2021 has in store for philanthropy and charitable givingQuick tips for nonprofit boards and CEO's to begin effectively planning for leadership succession This episode of The Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast was brought to you by our friends at Virtuous. We’re so excited to partner with them to promote the upcoming 2021 Responsive Fundraising Summit on April 14th and 15th. You can register for FREE today. You’ll be fr

Did you know it is more blessed to give than receive? My guest this week is Bill High, founder and CEO of The Signatry, one of the largest faith-based foundations in the world. He is one of the most generous people you will ever meet, and he will help you see the great blessing of living a generous life. Pick up Bill's book with David Green "Giving It All Away” here: amazon.com/gp/product/B01HAKH3FM/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love: The Jesus Way to Influence” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/. Ddu know the reality that it is more blessed to give than receive? ys to Find Fulfillment in God” which will help you get started into the life of fulfillment God has for you, go to: Thinke.org

*Airdate 5/12/2020 Your host, Greg Lewis, talks to Steve French, President of The Signatry. The Signatry partners with families, advisors, and ministries by leveraging their creativity, innovation, and biblical values to transform the world through each last check signed to solve the world's problems. Today's news is filled with stories on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy, healthcare, finances and jobs. We see the hundreds of cars lined up at drive-thru food banks, the millions of people searching for jobs. The good news is that charitable giving has spiked as fast as the virus, filling in the gaps of government response to the crisis. Like our first responders, your family and business can get involved in supporting the relief efforts needed today and create a charitable giving strategy for your family and your business that will continue in the years to come. In this episode of Family Business Today Steve French will share: Why having a charitable giving strategy is important to a family and their business What is difference in being a business owner and being a steward What is the importance of building a legacy for your family and your business What are options in creating a charitable giving strategy How do you make a decision on where to invest your money through charitable giving We will hear some examples of family businesses who have successfully created a legacy through charitable giving And much more To learn more about creating a charitable giving strategy for you and your business read Steve French's book Investing and Faith: The Impact of Faith-Based Investing available at Amazon. To begin a conversation on creating a charitable giving strategy for your family and your business visit their website at www.thesignatry.com. At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and one day celebrate a successful transition. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business, visit our website at www.tncfb.com Podcast made with help provided by Visual Media Co. https://www.visualmediaco.com/

Bill High, CEO of The Signatry breaks down the CARES Act and reveals what it means for individuals, small businesses, and churches. He encourages us to take time to understand the provisions and shares how we can take advantage of the benefits. High provides insight, tips, and resources that will help you feel better equipped to navigate this difficult season. Some great tools and opportunities are waiting for you. Listen today and learn how you can take back control of your circumstances.

In this week’s episode of The Ministry Growth Show, Kristin Hammett, Director of Ministry Services for The Signatry, walks us through “donor-centric communication and the ministry of donor development.” This episode of chalked full of great insight from an expert on major donor development. The Signatry is a global Christian foundation connecting high net worth […] The post Kristin Hammett from The Signatry | Donor-Centric Communication and The Ministry of Donor Development appeared first on Reliant Creative.

In this week’s episode of The Ministry Growth Show, Kristin Hammett, Director of Ministry Services for The Signatry, walks us through “donor-centric communication and the ministry of donor development.” This episode of chalked full of great insight from an expert on major donor development. The Signatry is a global Christian foundation connecting high net worth … Kristin Hammett from The Signatry | Donor-Centric Communication and The Ministry of Donor Development Read More » The post Kristin Hammett from The Signatry | Donor-Centric Communication and The Ministry of Donor Development appeared first on Reliant Creative.

A double dose of giving in this podcast from our time at the FCCI Conference earlier this year where we interviewed a TON of folks doing some great Kingdom Works, and today features Dan Baker from Helping Hands along with Bill High from the Signatry.  Learn how there two ministries are using “moldy” Christian assets … Continue reading Learn about Creative Generosity The post Learn about Creative Generosity appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.

A double dose of giving in this podcast from our time at the FCCI Conference earlier this year where we interviewed a TON of folks doing some great Kingdom Works, and today features Dan Baker from Helping Hands along with Bill High from the Signatry.  Learn how there two ministries are using “moldy” Christian assets … Continue reading "Learn about Creative Generosity"

CEO of The Signatry, Bill High, joined Jim and Martha at FCCI's 2018 International Summit to share the mission and values of his operation, which exists to write the last check to the last missionary to be sent out to the last unreached people group so the last person can hear the gospel.

CEO of The Signatry, Bill High, joined Jim and Martha at FCCI's 2018 International Summit to share the mission and values of his operation, which exists to write the last check to the last missionary to be sent out to the last unreached people group so the last person can hear the gospel. The post Inspired Biblical Generosity appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.