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When Business Owners Want to Give Back: Don’t Miss the Moment
Opportunities to give closely held business interests are rare but impactful. Key timing,…
January 08, 2026
Professional Advisor Newsletter
How Donor Advised Funds Preserve Tax and Giving Flexibility
As new deduction limits take effect, advisors are reassessing charitable planning strategies.…
January 02, 2026
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Preparing Clients for 2026 Tax Changes
IRS rules and thresholds changed in 2026, including Social Security COLA, standard deductions, tax…
December 10, 2025
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Advisors’ October Guide: Gifts, Estates, and DAFs
October is a prime time for giving and planning. Tap into DAF Day and National Estate Planning Week…
October 01, 2025
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Floor to Ceiling: Four Factors That Will Influence Corporate Giving
New corporate deduction rules start in 2026. The Community Foundation can help your business review…
September 25, 2025
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Inherited IRAs: A Charitable Solution?
Many advisors miss the old ‘stretch IRA,’ which allowed heirs to defer income tax over a lifetime.…
September 09, 2025
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Donating Business Interests: Why A Fund at the Community Foundation Is the Ideal Recipient
Many of your clients likely own their own businesses, and most of those clients are likely…
July 10, 2025
Professional Advisor Newsletter
Start With Numbers - A Case Study for Charitable Clients
Introducing the topic of charitable giving during client meetings can be challenging because there…
July 02, 2025
Professional Advisor Newsletter
Easier Than You Might Think: Moving A Donor-Advised Fund to the Community Foundation
Your charitable clients might have already established a donor-advised fund at a national…
June 26, 2025
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QCDs: Soon There May Be More to Love
If you’re over 70 ½, you’re likely aware of a charitable giving tool called a Qualified Charitable…
June 03, 2025
Professional Advisor Newsletter
Surprised? Here’s What You Might Have Missed
Keeping up with legislative changes affecting charitable giving can be challenging. The Community…
March 12, 2025
Professional Advisor Newsletter
Generational Shifts: Meeting Clients’ Charitable Goals
The transfer of wealth is real, and it is upon us. Discover how the Community Foundation can help…
February 27, 2025
