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Here's a quick overview of some current giving trends: Giving at check out Yes, fundraising is a numbers game, and you have to make a lot of asks to reach your goals, But it's possible to take it too far, as some charities are learning when they dip into the...

Stock gifts made easy as you grow your endowment

Giving appreciated stock is an excellent way for your donors to support your endowment because the donor can avoid the capital gains tax, resulting in a larger endowment gift than if the donor had sold the stock, paid the tax, and then transferred what was...

Planned giving starts now: Tips and talking points for lifetime charitable gifts

According to 2022 statistics released in June 2023 as part of the Giving USA report, Americans' bequests to charity totaled nearly $46 billion last year. That's a tremendous amount of charitable giving flowing to community organizations from donors after they...

How catch-up contributions can boost clients' giving

At the community foundation, we regularly work with legal, financial and tax advisors like you to help clients reach their charitable goals. As a professional who often works with charitable clients, you are no doubt well aware of the tremendous...

Tax Tips: Leave your stock to your family and your IRA to charity

To say that the total dollar amount in Americans' retirement accounts is massive would be an understatement. Accounting for 30% of all household financial assets, at the end of 2022 total retirement assets in the United States topped more than $33 trillion...

Bath Community Fund grant supports new inclusive playground

Bath Community Fund's Grants Committee and Advisory Board were proud to award a $2,000 grant to the Herberich Primary School PTA in 2022. This grant supported the installation of an inclusive playground that will serve families in the Bath community. The...

Freedom House: Helping local women facing addiction

Freedom House for Women has served the Summit County community for 16 years, offering substance use treatment and supportive services to help decrease the barriers of addiction and homelessness. Founded by Eva Hartwell in 2004, Freedom House for Women fights...

Law, Leadership Institute helps local students attain legal careers

The Law and Leadership Institute (LLI) works with bright and talented high school students to close the educational opportunity gap. The nonprofit prepares and educates young people who hope to get a career in the legal profession by creating a supportive...

2023 SHEro Campaign Report

This year's SHEro Campaign has officially concluded! We are excited to report that 483 donors collectively gave $46,750 as of June 12, 2023. Every donor and ambassador to this year's campaign helped the Women's Endowment Fund share our mission with the...

The Women's Endowment Fund faces the challenges of the present and future

Letter from Women's Endowment Fund Advisory Board President Laura DiCola This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Women's Endowment Fund, creating a special opportunity to reflect on our past, celebrate the present and set a vision for the future. Several...

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