The Athens Area Community Foundation is about giving, but we also focus on how important attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors are to the charitable landscape. As part of that, we… Read More
Community foundations have the privilege of working with individuals, families, and businesses who are deeply committed to supporting charitable causes. Across generations and backgrounds, philanthropy continues to play an important… Read More
Usually, when nonprofits talk about endowments, the focus is on their sustainability. Since endowments generate annual distributions, they provide predictable support that can help organizations deal with any unpredictable fundraising… Read More
Real estate is the largest asset class in the world, yet only a small percentage of charitable giving each year involves property. Many advisors and donors know it is possible… Read More
Last December, I was in an all-day training, ready to wrap up when the trainer’s final words made me sit up straighter. “We all have two gifts we can give,”… Read More
Most advisors know the basics of Qualified Charitable Distributions (or QCDs), but that isn’t the same as navigating a real client conversation. While it’s common for this topic to come… Read More
As 2025 came to a close, many CPAs, estate planning attorneys, and financial advisors saw a rush of charitable planning among high-income clients. With the new federal limits for 2026,… Read More
As we move into the first quarter of 2026, you’re likely already tracking updated IRS thresholds and monitoring how recent tax law changes affect planning strategies. What’s easy to overlook,… Read More
Most nonprofits do a great job reminding donors about the benefits of giving appreciated, publicly traded securities, and those reminders matter. But most donors are used to just writing a… Read More
As you begin planning your 2026 fundraising and donor stewardship efforts, it’s worth stepping back to look at the full spectrum of your supporters. Successful fundraising strategies recognize that donors… Read More
“Our board members are skeptical that planned giving is something we can realistically take on. They worry we’re just not ready.” Sound familiar? It does to a lot of non-profit… Read More
A new year always means new opportunities, but for nonprofits, 2026 may also introduce new challenges, one of the biggest being securing corporate donations. Recent policy changes are shifting how… Read More
Keeping clients for the long haul is one of the most important things for any profession, and a key predictor of success. Not to mention, it’s usually easier and less… Read More
If you work with business owners, chances are you’ve at least heard of charitable gifts of closely held business interests. But if you haven’t personally facilitated one, you’re not alone—these… Read More
As market conditions shift and new legislation takes shape, advisors are reexamining every strategy that helps clients achieve their financial and charitable goals. One strategy in particular—already well-loved by many… Read More
If you’ve noticed more coverage of donor-advised funds in financial publications lately, you’re right on trend. These vehicles have quickly become one of the most popular tools for charitable giving—and… Read More
October is a busy month for those of us who care about giving back, and especially those of us who know what Q4 means in the giving world. But between… Read More
It’s no secret that nonprofits are facing mounting challenges. Inflation is raising operating costs, pandemic-era relief funds have run out, and the demand for services shows no signs of slowing… Read More
If you’ve ever felt like charitable tax planning is full of alphabet soup, you’re not alone. Between IRAs, QCDs, and now the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), even the… Read More
Every day, we partner with companies of all sizes to align charitable giving with both the business’s goals and community needs. Many businesses support local nonprofits through direct contributions or… Read More
The Athens Area Community Foundation is a public grantmaking foundation that builds community by encouraging long term giving through funds created by caring donors.
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