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Say Yes to Non-Cash Donations: How a Charity Fund Can Help

April 28, 2023

Your donors can expand their capacity to give through non-cash asset donations. Is your nonprofit ready to say yes to an asset gift?

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Say Something

April 12, 2023

Donors may not know they can donate noncash assets. But you can say something. Tell them how they can minimize taxes and maximize generosity.

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Connecting the Dots Between Givers and Problem-Solvers

May 27, 2022

As a nonprofit leader, you are the connection between donors' resources and the problems you solve. How can you strengthen that connection?

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The Stein Family: A Legacy of Generosity

April 9, 2021

Inspired by a conference early on in their marriage, Mike and Cindy Stein share the journey of passing a legacy of generosity to their children.

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A Car Dealership Fuels a Christian Seminary

March 19, 2021

The Signatry shares the story of donor Fran McGowen, who worked intentionally with his wife Polly to use their car dealership to support the work of a Christian seminary.

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Preparing Business Sales with Clients

January 15, 2021

Understanding the trends in business closings and the opportunities that exist in charitable strategy can be a valuable asset to financial advisors during business sales.

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3 Common Questions on Business Interest Gifts

March 13, 2020

Whenever I speak or write about business sales and giving business interest gifts, I always emphasize the importance of giving BEFORE the sale of the business. Every year, I will receive a call from...

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The Time to Sell is Now

September 6, 2019

You have worked hard to build your business. You have put in the work, stood firm through the tough times, and rejoiced in the triumphs. You have seen your business grow into a thriving, successful organization.

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Stewarding Your Family in the Business Sale Process

February 8, 2019

Selling a business involves careful planning, but we often don’t take into consideration how it will impact our family. What does it look like to steward your...

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On Business Sales – Tackling the Challenges

June 21, 2018

There are some challenges that come with giving portions of closely held businesses, but that’s where The Signatry steps in.