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Posts Categorized: Charitable Giving
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Some thoughts about exercising wise stewardship.
Have a Favorite Charity? Consider an Endowment
It is not easy for nonprofit organizations to secure new funding sources every year. When a regular donor passes away, the organization is often left with a desperate need to replace the funding. If you want to avoid this happening to your favorite charity, you can leave an endowment in your estate plan for a lot less money than you probably think.
‘TIS THE SEASON TO THINK ABOUT CHARITABLE GIFTS
Here are some things you should consider if you are charitably inclined this Holiday Season.
Year-End Giving: What, How, And Why
Donors give — and give more — when they are confident that their gifts will make a real difference.
Alternative Charitable Giving Strategies
There is a place for special trusts and foundations, but they can be expensive to set up and operate. There are many ways you can be charitable both in your own family and in your community.
Choosing the Right Charity for Your Year-End Gifts
Guidelines for how to pick the right charities to be the recipients of your donations.
Trust in the Lord…But Check Out the Church
Charitable planning requires careful reflection and making wise choices.
“Be Giving While You’re Living so You’re Knowing Where it’s Going”
Here is a way to test drive your estate plan while you can still tweak it.
Fourth Quarter 2011 Tax Developments
There were a number of important tax developments in the fourth quarter of 2011. Be sure to consult your trusted tax advisors if any of these apply to you.