As we entered 2022, investors were celebrating more record highs on the S&P 500 and were cheered by having just finished the fourth year out of five with 15%+ returns on the stock market. Markets, in many ways, knew that major risks existed through the December rally, including the unresolved Omicron variant of COVID-19, ongoing … Continued
The impact of the pandemic on philanthropy has been undeniable. While there was an initial surge in donations in early 2020, the number of people who engaged in charitable giving dropped considerably during the first half of 2021. Yet, we saw another increase in donations on Giving Tuesday in November, with $2.7 billion raised. With … Continued
It’s hard to believe that 2021 is already past. We have now turned the page and are focused on 2022. Some of us might develop resolutions for the new year. One person mentioned to me recently that they now call them goals, since “resolutions” seem to fall by the wayside within a few days. Hopefully, … Continued
During this time of year, Christians from all over the world join together to participate in the observance of Advent. Recognized as the beginning of the liturgical year, Advent is a time of expectancy and preparation as individuals and congregations alike take time to pause and reflect as the Christian year begins. Within the church … Continued
Consistent with our commitment to offering investors comprehensive and cutting-edge resources around values-based and socially responsible investing, New Covenant Trust Company recently licensed newly aggregated data on diversity in the C-suites and boardrooms of corporate America. This data, licensed through Institutional Shareholder Services, will be used to further enhance NCTC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) … Continued
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks. Cyberattacks can take many forms — ransomware, data-harvesting malware, phishing and more. You might be thinking, “Do we really need an entire month devoted to cybersecurity awareness?” The truth is, it’s smart to be aware of cybersecurity … Continued
While socially responsible investing has become a popular trend in recent years, New Covenant Trust Company has been an active participant in the SRI community for decades. That’s because everything we do is driven by our faith and values, and our passion to support the mission of the Presbyterian Church. Our goals are to not … Continued
OK, I’ll admit it, I actually like policies and procedures. I think they can be a useful tool in running any organization, including a church. When we think of what makes our churches great, naturally, we think of our missions and ministry. Policies and procedures aren’t what excites us about church. Even though they are … Continued