August 01, 2016

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What is the future of philanthropy? Can philanthropists drive changes in public policy? Can foundations and grantmakers drive substantial economic and cultural benefits for all? TheRead more »

January 06, 2016

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A great new resource for donors and nonprofits! How philanthropy fuels American success, history and major achievements of philanthropy, great men and women of American philanthropy,Read more »

Mr. Smith, age 75, has accumulated approximately $2,000,000 in his IRA accounts. He has other sources of wealth and has plans to leave a sizable estate to his heirs and charity. Under this law, Mr. Smith can create a fund at the community foundation to address the causes he cares about most by transferring IRA funds tax free. Mr. Smith can transfer up to $100,000 in 2015. In addition, if Mr. Smith is married, his wife can also make similar gifts from her IRA accounts, impacting the community in ways personal, unique and enduring.
October 22, 2015

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From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Retirees are expected to donate about $6.6 trillion in cash and $1.4 trillion in volunteer services during the next 20 yearsRead more »

September 25, 2015

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From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: According to a report from the nonprofit Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed $120 million increase forRead more »

September 09, 2015

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From our friends at the Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council: Today, many for-profit companies are looking for a return on their social investment via long-term, value-drivenRead more »

July 09, 2015

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From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Residents of areas with high standards of living, low poverty, and low crime give less to charity than those in lessRead more »

June 03, 2015

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From PricewaterhouseCoopers and UBS (via the Chronicle of Philanthropy) The 2015 Billionaires Report, “Billionaires: Master Architects of Great Wealth and Lasting Legacies”: The world is inRead more »

National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell
April 29, 2015

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From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: The National Football League, which generates billions of dollars in revenue annually, will give up the tax-exempt status it has heldRead more »

April 22, 2015

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From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Paisley McDonald and her fiancé, Chris Madsen, know exactly what they want in a wedding celebration. Engaged in February, they madeRead more »

March 16, 2015

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015 1:30 p.m. Registration | 2:00 p.m. Dan Pallotta 3:00 p.m. Panel Discussion Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs $20Read more »