Stories: Nonprofit Stories

By the time summer rolls around, reflecting on what happened last year may feel like cognitive whiplash. That's not the case, though, with the statistics from the annual Giving USA report that are released every June for the prior year. You're likely aware...

The team at the community foundation is committed to keeping an eye out for trends and developments that impact charitable giving and your ability to raise funds for your organization's mission.   Here are three developments you'll want to...

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...

Many of our nonprofit partners have requested that the community foundation team provide a detailed example of how a complex gift comes to life and how you and your team can seize the opportunity. We're pleased to share this playbook to illustrate a situation...

If your organization has established an endowment or agency fund with the community foundation, your staff and board of directors are already experiencing the benefits of our relationship. We are here to help you grow critical financial resources to support...

You're no doubt familiar with donor-advised funds, especially if some of your donors use their donor-advised funds at the community foundation to support your organization. What you might not know is that the national average annual "pay-out rate" for all...

It's time for a pop quiz: Which of the following is a myth? Did you find the myth? Hopefully you did, because this was a trick question! Each of these is a common cybersecurity myth. Read on to learn the truth behind these misconceptions: Myth #1: Only people...

As you review your donor lists and plan for this year's cultivation activities, pay particular attention to donors you know are over the age of 70 ½. That's because these donors are eligible to make what's known as a "Qualified Charitable Distribution," or...

More often than not, boards of directors of nonprofit organizations are made up of business and community leaders who are not typically embedded in the day-to-day operations of charitable organizations. That's why it's important to focus on continuous...

Millennials and Generation Z are already focused on retirement, and 30% of them are setting their sights on becoming millionaires to achieve their goals. What this means for you and other charitable organizations is that it's likely a smart move to expand...