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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.

Unlocking the ABCs of Educational Achievement
Unlocking the ABCs of Educational Achievement
The science of reading, parents as teachers, and other local education innovations: Akron Community Foundation supports cutting-edge programs across the cradle to career continuum By Chris Miller, Communications & Community Investment Officer In a...
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Fundholder Spotlight: Jackie Silas-Butler
Fundholder Spotlight: Jackie Silas-Butler
By Tracy Burt, Vice President, Marketing & Communications For many people, Jacqueline Silas-Butler and Project GRAD Akron are synonymous. The local nonprofit has been around since 2002, and Jackie has been at the helm since 2006, nearly its entire...
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Advising the charitable millionaire next door
Advising the charitable millionaire next door
At the end of 2024's first quarter, an estimated 485,000 Americans could count themselves among the so-called "401(k) millionaires," meaning the balance in their employer-sponsored retirement plans has reached the $1 million level. Thanks in part to stock...
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Charitable planning: Keep your advisors informed
Charitable planning: Keep your advisors informed
The team at Akron Community Foundation is honored to be your "go-to" resource for all components of your philanthropy. We enjoy talking regularly with individuals, families and businesses about goals for charitable giving, tax strategies, ways to support...
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For Advisors: Best Practices in Corporate Philanthropy
For Advisors: Best Practices in Corporate Philanthropy
It's relatively straightforward to see how philanthropy figures into the financial and estate plans you build for individuals and families. After all, many of these clients are already supporting their favorite community causes, and it's your job to make sure...
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Reminders about non-cash and non-marketable gifts
Reminders about non-cash and non-marketable gifts
You're likely very consistent about reminding your donors about the benefits of giving long-term, publicly traded securities to support your organization's mission. It's so easy for a donor to forget about this and write a check, missing out on the...
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From WEF's President: Philanthropy is a Privilege
From WEF's President: Philanthropy is a Privilege
Welcome to the Women's Endowment Fund's 2024-2025 year! As always, we remain committed to our mission of uplifting women and girls by funding programs that significantly impact their well-being, now and forever. Our vision is to be a leading advocate for...
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