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Inspiring good habits: Tips for better giving
Inspiring good habits: Tips for better giving
The staff at Akron Community Foundation is committed to sharing tips and insights to help you get more satisfaction from your charitable giving and, in turn, make an even bigger difference in the causes you care about. Here are three recommendations to...
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Inherited an IRA? Some Things You Need to Know
Inherited an IRA? Some Things You Need to Know
By Kimberly Miller, WMCP®, Financial Advisor, Baird The SECURE Act passed in 2020, and there has been much confusion over the effects it would have on taking distributions from an Inherited IRA. The IRS has finally provided some answers. The SECURE Act...
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Five FAQs to help you establish an endowment
Five FAQs to help you establish an endowment
If you've served on a nonprofit's board of directors, you are no doubt familiar with the concept of an endowment. Many charities establish endowment funds and reserve funds at the community foundation to help ensure that their missions stay strong during...
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Philanthropy is not one-size-fits-all
Philanthropy is not one-size-fits-all
Charitable giving traditions are a big part of many peoples' lives. The ways philanthropic values translate into action and behavior, however, vary widely from person to person. And that's a good thing! When you align your charitable giving activities with...
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Growing your philanthropy through recurring gifts
Growing your philanthropy through recurring gifts
Developing a practice of regular contributions to your donor-advised fund at Akron Community Foundation not only allows you to systematically build a philanthropic nest egg for your annual giving to favorite charities, but it also paves the way for your...
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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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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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