Philanthropy may sound like a big word, but its meaning is beautifully simple. The team at the community foundation loves reflecting on philanthropy as a “love of humanity,” especially as we help you move into action with a few important first steps. Discover what happens when we meet for the first time to explore your charitable priorities and the impact you envision.
Major life events often inspire us to think differently about what comes next. Whether you've sold a business, received an inheritance, retired, or crossed another important milestone, the community foundation can help you discover how thoughtful charitable planning can translate financial success into lasting community impact.
Life changes, families grow, and community needs evolve, which means your charitable plan may deserve an occasional review. Check out key questions to consider as you revisit your giving goals, beneficiary designations, family involvement, and opportunities to make your philanthropy easier and more meaningful.
For many business owners, a succession event may be the largest liquidity event of a lifetime. We’re sharing four questions you can ask your clients to help bring charitable planning into the conversation early. Plus, we offer a word of caution to help you avoid a common and potentially treacherous pitfall in business succession planning.
