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Akron Community Foundation is a library of personal stories. Their authors? Charitable people just like you who want to enrich the community in their own unique way, now and forever.

Some are fundholder stories, which feature charitable individuals, families and organizations that find purpose, ease and fulfillment by giving through Akron Community Foundation. Others are grantee stories about nonprofits that are leveraging generous gifts from our donors and fundholders to improve life all over Summit County. Still others are advisor stories about legal and financial professionals who have expanded their services and strengthened client relationships by offering philanthropic services through Akron Community Foundation.

Ready to write your own story? Learn how you can start a charitable fund and leave your mark on the community for generations to come. You can also read our publications for more inspiring stories about philanthropy in Greater Akron.

Your endowment fund: A primer for your board of directors
Your endowment fund: A primer for your board of directors
If your organization has established an endowment or agency fund with the community foundation, your staff and board of directors are already experiencing the benefits of our relationship. We are here to help you grow critical financial resources to support...
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How donor-advised funds help charities stay afloat
How donor-advised funds help charities stay afloat
You're no doubt familiar with donor-advised funds, especially if some of your donors use their donor-advised funds at the community foundation to support your organization. What you might not know is that the national average annual "pay-out rate" for all...
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Five cybersecurity myths
Five cybersecurity myths
It's time for a pop quiz: Which of the following is a myth? Did you find the myth? Hopefully you did, because this was a trick question! Each of these is a common cybersecurity myth. Read on to learn the truth behind these misconceptions: Myth #1: Only people...
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Estate planning: One of the best ways to show you care 
Estate planning: One of the best ways to show you care 
Money, mortality, and family relationships. Each of those topics alone can be tough for anyone to address head on, and when you combine them, it's no wonder so many people put off setting up or updating their estate plans. Establishing a will, trust, and...
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QCDs: Five questions your older donors may be asking
QCDs: Five questions your older donors may be asking
As you review your donor lists and plan for this year's cultivation activities, pay particular attention to donors you know are over the age of 70 ½. That's because these donors are eligible to make what's known as a "Qualified Charitable Distribution," or...
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Ben Curtis Family Foundation
Nonprofit Spotlight: Ben Curtis Family Foundation
When Ben and Candace Curtis decided to help tackle food insecurity, they focused on some of our community's most precious assets: elementary school students. Since 2013, the Ben Curtis Family Foundation's Birdie Bag program has ensured that thousands of local...
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