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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Women Are Shaping the Future of Philanthropy
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
Endowments and Trust: More Connected Than You Think
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
A Fresh Look at Charitable Gifts of Real Estate
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
Case Study: A Qualified Charitable Distribution in Practice
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
A 2026 Checklist for Charitable Tax Planning
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
A Reminder for Donors: Giving Goes Beyond Cash and Stock
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
A Place for Every Gift, Big and Small
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
Planned Giving: Helping Boards Move Past “We’re Not Ready”
“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
What Corporate Philanthropy Looks Like in 2026
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
The Key to Client Retention: Charitable Planning
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