Ready, Set, Go Workshops 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for Charitable Giving

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for Charitable Giving

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law following a narrow House vote on the Senate’s amended version of H.R. 1. Spanning… Read More


Maximizing Impact: Using Matching Gifts to Grow Your Endowment

Maximizing Impact: Using Matching Gifts to Grow Your Endowment

In today’s uncertain economic landscape, nonprofit organizations are looking for smart, sustainable strategies to strengthen long-term financial health. One of the most effective ways to do that? Leveraging matching gifts… Read More


Donor-Advised Funds: Same Benefits, More Local Impact

Donor-Advised Funds: Same Benefits, More Local Impact

As a professional advisor, you’ve likely helped many clients explore the benefits of donor-advised funds (DAFs) as a tax-efficient, flexible tool for charitable giving. With their ease of use, streamlined… Read More


Why Community Foundations Are Ideal Recipients for Business Gifts

Why Community Foundations Are Ideal Recipients for Business Gifts

For advisors working with high-net-worth clients, particularly those who own closely-held businesses, philanthropy is often a key component of financial and estate planning. A recent Wall Street Journal article dubbed… Read More


Philanthropy: It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Philanthropy: It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

As 2025 continues to unfold with economic uncertainty and potential tax policy shifts, it’s more important than ever to keep philanthropy at the center of your client conversations. Charitable giving… Read More


Making the Most of Your IRA and Managing 401(k) Drops: A Tax-Savvy Way to Support the Causes You Love

Making the Most of Your IRA and Managing 401(k) Drops: A Tax-Savvy Way to Support the Causes You Love

If you’re a nonprofit leader, you’ve likely heard from donors who are uneasy about market fluctuations. And if you’re someone keeping a close eye on your 401(k) or IRA, you… Read More


A Happier Alternative? Moving from a Private Foundation to a Donor-Advised Fund

A Happier Alternative? Moving from a Private Foundation to a Donor-Advised Fund

With nearly 150,000 private foundations in the United States and collective assets surpassing $1 trillion, it’s no surprise that many clients gravitate toward establishing a private foundation when planning their… Read More


Building for the Future: Two Ways to Grow Endowment Support

Building for the Future: Two Ways to Grow Endowment Support

At the community foundation, we’re proud to support so many incredible nonprofit organizations that are working each day to improve lives in our region. One of the most effective ways… Read More


Private Foundation vs. Donor-Advised Fund: It’s Not Either/Or

Private Foundation vs. Donor-Advised Fund: It’s Not Either/Or

When you’re helping a client plan their charitable legacy, one of the first strategic decisions is structural: should they establish a private foundation, open a donor-advised fund (DAF), or perhaps… Read More


Trust Is Everything: Supporting Your Clients’ Charitable Vision

Trust Is Everything: Supporting Your Clients’ Charitable Vision

Trust is the foundation of every advisor-client relationship. As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, your clients look to you for sound guidance—not only for managing wealth and planning for… Read More