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Greetings from the community foundation!
As always, it is our pleasure to work with you as you fulfill your charitable intentions. Every day, we are inspired by the generosity of our donors and fund holders. If you have not yet established your donor-advised or other type of fund at the community foundation, we look forward to working together to explore the best options for you and your family.
In this issue, we’re covering topics that surface quite frequently in our conversations with fund holders, donors, and friends in the community.
–Even philanthropy has a learning curve, both for adults and especially for children. If you are interested in teaching your children–especially your young children–about what charitable giving is all about, consider leaning into positive reinforcement. The community foundation is always happy to offer ideas and opportunities to get the whole family involved in the joy of giving.
–If you’re an entrepreneur like many of the donors and fund holders at the community foundation, you may have noticed a few parallels between how you approach charitable giving and how you approach growing your business. This is not an accident! Indeed, when it comes to philanthropy, entrepreneurs tend to “give like they made it,” treating their support of favorite causes as an investment in the community they love.
–August may be National Make-a-Will month, but really anytime of year is a good time to review your estate plan and make sure that you’ve captured your wishes for gifts to family and loved ones, as well as gifts to the charities you’ve supported throughout your lifetime. The community foundation offers tax-savvy, easy ways to help you and your advisors incorporate charitable wishes into your estate plan, including the ability to update your intentions for charitable gifts over the years to reflect current involvement in favorite causes.
Thank you for being part of the community foundation, and thank you for all you do for our region through charitable giving! We appreciate the opportunity to work together.
Wishing you all the best,
Angie Tatro, CKCF CEO
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