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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.

Donor-Advised Funds: The Hub of Your Philanthropy
Donor-Advised Funds: The Hub of Your Philanthropy
Whether you established a donor-advised fund at the community foundation years ago, or you are considering establishing a fund this year to help you keep your giving more organized and involve your children and grandchildren in your philanthropy, it's a great...
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Gifts of 'complex' assets deliver multiple benefits
Gifts of 'complex' assets deliver multiple benefits
When you think about supporting your favorite charities or making contributions to your donor-advised or other type of fund at the community foundation, cash may be the first thing that comes to mind. It seems so easy to just write a check or donate online....
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The Significance of Charitable Wealth
The Significance of Charitable Wealth
When it comes to wealth in the United States, the numbers are clear: The typical net worth of white families is nearly 10 times that of Black families. And though Black individuals give a higher portion of their income to charity compared to white...
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Forging New Paths
Forging New Paths
By Chris Miller, Communications & Community Investment Officer Born during the height of the Civil Rights Movement and named after the city at its very epicenter, it seems Selma Theresa Carter was all but destined to be a progressive and inspirational...
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Fundholder Spotlight: Bill & Trish Steere
Fundholder Spotlight: Bill & Trish Steere
Fun Fact: This philanthropic couple met at – where else? – a fundraiser. The Akron Art Museum Wine Auction. The Steere family has long been known for its philanthropy in the Greater Akron area. Bill Steere's father, Frank W. Steere Jr., was one of the...
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Let's Grow Akron
Nonprofit Spotlight: Let's Grow Akron
Let's Grow Akron is a true grassroots organization in every context. For 35 years, the nonprofit has helped improve neighborhoods and alleviate hunger by working alongside residents to create healthy food systems using community gardening and education. Not...
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Tips to maximize your clients' year-end giving in 2023
Tips to maximize your clients' year-end giving in 2023
Year-end giving makes up a significant portion of total revenue for most charitable organizations. Research even shows that a whopping 25% of online giving occurs in December! What this means is that there's a pretty good chance your clients are already...
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Important messages to encourage charitable giving
Important messages to encourage charitable giving
The news about charitable giving's decline in 2022 is everywhere. Your donors are no doubt seeing it, too. To help you navigate these challenging times, here are a few suggestions for key messages you can deploy in your communications this fall. You'll note...
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