Steve Lear

My years of experience in the financial service industry have helped me understand the value and impact charitable giving brings to individuals of all economic backgrounds – not only for those receiving gifts but also for those giving gifts.

Legacy planning is challenging because it forces you to confront your mortality.

Need a blueprint for how to build and evaluate a great organization?

Make time each December to remember generosity! Here are some easy ways to get started designing an annual giving plan.

We are happy to welcome Paul Odegaard from the Minneapolis Foundation as a guest contributor on generosity!

To inspire you during this season of giving, we asked Paul, a Philanthropic Advisor, and his friend, Steve Lear, a Financial Planner, to talk about what motivated them to make philanthropy an integral part of their lives.