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By the time Jill Oldham took over as Chief Executive Officer of Greenleaf Family Services, the organization had served the local community by strengthening families through counseling, education, and support for well over 100 years. She stated, "We were...

It's tax season: Five tax reminders for charitable giving

Tax time is a great reason to review the basics! At Akron Community Foundation, our goal is to help make the tax aspects of your charitable giving as easy and effective as possible. If you've already established a donor-advised or other type of fund at the...

Tax time tips for nonprofit donors

April 15 is right around the corner, and now is a good time to review a few basic tax principles related to charitable giving so that you're prepared for donor conversations. Tax planning is on their minds, and you don't want to miss an opportunity to secure...

Creating a ripple effect - Phil and Alex Vukoder

Both Phil and Alex Vukoder agree: Bath Township is a wonderful place to raise their three children with the open spaces, parks, and vibrant small-town experience found in Ghent and Hammonds Corners. They also appreciate the quality of education their...

Creating a Charitable Legacy Through Long-Term Care Planning

By Richard Tanner, CEO and Founder, Ownership Advisors The landscape of long-term care planning has evolved significantly over the years, especially post-COVID, as more families realize the challenges of aging and chronic care extend beyond financial...

Nonprofit spotlight: Akron Children's Museum

Akron Children's Museum offers a fun and engaging space for children and families, and it's nestled in Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. Visitors are met with colorful, hands-on exhibits focused on a wide range of STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering,...

For Advisors: Five of the most common questions about QCDs

As you and other attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors begin working with clients on their annual charitable giving plans, you may have a moment where you wonder: "How exactly does a Qualified Charitable Distribution work?" That's a great question, and you...

For clients who love local causes, Akron Community Foundation is the place

Most of your philanthropic clients support a wide variety of charities year after year. The causes they support represent a range of motivations, including personal experience, a role as a volunteer or board member, family tradition, or alignment with values...

Three scenarios to consider during tax season

As attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors, you are well aware that you have clients' attention when tax season rolls around. This makes it a great time to cover tax planning strategies for the current year and beyond. To help incorporate charitable giving...

What's on the legislative menu that could impact charitable giving?

With the advent of a new year and a new administration, what is going on that you need to know about to serve your charitable clients? At the top of the list of issues we're watching is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. As a quick refresher, the...

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