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Lasting Investments: Six Qualities of a Strong Giving Portfolio

April 10, 2025

Six tips from a philanthropic advisor on how to use your investing experience to build a strong, sustainable charitable giving portfolio.

Five Questions to Decide if Philanthropic Advising is For You

February 11, 2025

Philanthropic advising can benefit any giver, not just the wealthy. Here are five questions to ask to see if philanthropic advising is the right strategy for you.

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2024 Charitable Contribution Limits

February 3, 2025

The charitable contribution limit for a gift of cash to a public charity or donor advised fund is 60% of one’s adjusted gross income (AGI).

Donor Advised Funds: More than a Charitable Giving Account

August 7, 2024

A charitable giving account can provide even more benefits than just a tax deduction.

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Family Giving Enhanced with a Donor Advised Fund

June 5, 2024

Elevate family giving by developing a charitable giving strategy through a donor advised fund, allowing present & future generations to make a greater impact.

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Appreciated Stocks Fuel Gospel Ministry

April 30, 2024

With a donor advised fund, the Baxter family realized they could expand their generosity by investing their income before donating it.

What Gen Z’s Giving Style Can Tell Parents

January 16, 2024

5 trends in Gen Z’s charitable giving that can help parents understand how to connect with their children to develop a family giving plan.

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Charitable Giving and Taxes: What You Need to Know in 2023

January 20, 2023

Charitable giving can impact the world while making you eligible for tax deductions. Review the IRS changes from 2022 to 2023.

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Champion a Cause: Effectively Address the Root Cause through Generosity

January 19, 2023

Develop your generosity and champion a cause in three steps by effectively addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms.

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Estate Plans, Life Insurance, and Donor Advised Funds

November 8, 2022

Through estate planning, there are ways you can continue your family giving through your life insurance & charitable beneficiaries.