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Meet Camille Mitchell

Meet Camille Mitchell

Camille Mitchell joined the Athens Area Community Foundation (AACF) as a Spring 2026 Student Fellow, bringing a passion for supporting children and families throughout her community. Through hands-on… Read More


Meet Rebecca McAdam

Meet Rebecca McAdam

Rebecca McAdam joined the Athens Area Community Foundation (AACF) as a Spring 2026 Student Fellow with a passion for creating opportunities and improving access for communities both locally… Read More


Meet Anna Kate Robinson

Meet Anna Kate Robinson

Anna Kate Robinson joined the Athens Area Community Foundation (AACF) as a Spring 2026 Student Fellow, bringing a passion for public service and a commitment to strengthening communities… Read More


Meet Kaitlyn Hood

Meet Kaitlyn Hood

Each semester, the Athens Area Community Foundation (AACF) selects a small group of student fellows to work alongside staff on projects that support local nonprofits, strengthen philanthropic initiatives,… Read More


Why Charitable Giving Conversations Matter More Under the OBBA

Why Charitable Giving Conversations Matter More Under the OBBA

If you’re in an advisory role, you’re probably already familiar with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and how it can impact clients. You’ve probably read the updates and summaries… Read More


Why Advisors Should Keep CLATs on the Radar

Why Advisors Should Keep CLATs on the Radar

Charitable lead trusts are not exactly everyday planning tools. Many advisors may go years without a client situation that calls for one. Still, when the right facts line up, a… Read More


Serving Charitable Clients Across Every Stage of Wealth

Serving Charitable Clients Across Every Stage of Wealth

Advisors are used to the world of charitable giving changing, but something interesting is happening now. It’s changing in two distinct directions at one time. High-net-worth… Read More


A Case Study in Charitable Planning During Market Volatility

A Case Study in Charitable Planning During Market Volatility

Market uncertainty has a way of shifting client conversations. Even when portfolios remain solid, the tone often changes—questions become more cautious, and decisions feel more deliberate. For advisors,… Read More


Building a Donor Pipeline Starts With Your Volunteers

Building a Donor Pipeline Starts With Your Volunteers

There is a strong passion for volunteering out there, especially in the younger generations. In fact, nearly 80% of people between 12 and 25… Read More


When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: Lessons from Two Tax Court Cases

When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: Lessons from Two Tax Court Cases

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