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    Honoring Loved Ones with Planned Giving

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 10, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. May 10, 2024

    As the weather warms and we move from spring into summer, several special occasions dot the calendar. In the coming days and weeks, Americans…

  • Navigating Anonymous Gifts—Options and Challenges

    by Marina Cooper April 26, 2024
    by Marina Cooper April 26, 2024

    As far back as Ancient Rome, philosophers have praised anonymous giving as a sign of humility and high moral stature—it keeps attention on the…

  • Planned Gifts in Periods of Economic Uncertainty

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. April 4, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. April 4, 2024

    Charitable giving increases with a donor’s financial confidence and stability. Right? While this commonly held notion seems intuitive, it isn’t always the case. In…

  • The Role of Charitable Giving in Financial Planning

    by Connor Jett, J.D. March 15, 2024
    by Connor Jett, J.D. March 15, 2024

    Baby boomers are poised to set off the largest generational wealth transfer in history, with a combined estimated value of over $70 trillion. This…

  • Many financial advisors don’t discuss gift planning. You can help.

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. March 4, 2024
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. March 4, 2024

    Charitable giving continues to be important to affluent households. These individuals are looking to their financial planners for guidance on using their resources well…

  • Sharing the Love: Couples and Joint Philanthropy

    by Marina Cooper February 14, 2024
    by Marina Cooper February 14, 2024

    When couples make joint philanthropy an integral part of their love story, they enrich not just their own lives but the lives of generations…

  • WATCH OUT! Keep Your Eyes Up When Dealing with Donations of Real Estate

    by James Jett, J.D. February 1, 2024
    by James Jett, J.D. February 1, 2024

    Chances are you’ve seen a video or two of someone strolling along a busy sidewalk, so engrossed by whatever is on their phone—a work…

  • The Top Five Reasons for Donors to Consider a CGA Today

    by Connor Jett, J.D. January 16, 2024
    by Connor Jett, J.D. January 16, 2024

    Charitable gift annuities (CGAs) have a long history, but they are certainly not an outdated option. On the contrary, recent legislative and market forces…

  • Change Is Coming: The Great Wealth Transfer and Its Impact on Philanthropy

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. December 18, 2023
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. December 18, 2023

    The last days of December lend themselves to reflection on the year that is almost over and consideration of what we expect from the…

  • The Sunset of the TCJA: Just a Bit Outside of a Regular Pitch

    by James Jett, J.D. December 4, 2023
    by James Jett, J.D. December 4, 2023

    In the 1989 comedy classic Major League, baseball broadcasting legend Bob Uecker plays a hard-drinking, sarcastic baseball play-by-play announcer named Harry Doyle, who covers…

  • Fractional Donations: Customizable Charitable Giving

    by Connor Jett, J.D. November 17, 2023
    by Connor Jett, J.D. November 17, 2023

    Fractional donations are not widely used but present a powerful, flexible option for donors who wish to give artwork (or, in some cases, land…

  • Maximize the Momentum of Giving Tuesday: Encourage Blended Gifts

    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. November 2, 2023
    by Rebecca Wood, J.D. November 2, 2023

    In the philanthropy world, Giving Tuesday ranks as one of the most important days of the year. In fact, it is the third biggest…

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