Charitable Giving
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Harris Rolls Out a Donor-Advised Fund With National Philanthropic Trust
By Michael S. FischerHarris has launched the Harris Charitable Fund Program under the sponsorship and management of National Philanthropic Trust, a national public charity and major donor-advised fund provider, the two organizations announced Tuesday.
August 23, 2010
Northwestern Mutual Locates Our Inner Jim CramersAbout 75% of Americans feel as if they ought to give financial advice to others.
August 13, 2010
Fidelity Gift Fund Reports Surge in Grant ContributionsFidelity Charitable Gift Fund's (Gift Fund) donors made more than 152,000 grants totaling $531 million to nonprofits nationwide during the first half of 2010.
August 13, 2010
FPA Announces Heart of Financial Planning Award RecipientsThe Financial Planning Association (FPA) is awarding eight recipients its 2010 Heart of Financial Planning Awards for their extraordinary work, contribution and giving back to the financial community and the public, FPA announced Monday, August 9.
August 06, 2010
CFP Launches "25 Tips Over 25 Weeks" Consumer Financial Planning InitiativeThe Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards is commemorating its 25th anniversary with a "25 tips over 25 weeks" consumer advocacy program.
August 05, 2010
Donating to Community Foundations: Fiduciary Best PracticesConformity with fiduciary best practices allows a community foundation to maximize investment performance and its support of local institutions.
July 30, 2010
Northwestern Mutual Honors VolunteersA foundation affiliated with a large insurer has rewarded financial representatives' volunteer work by giving $275,000 to nonprofit groups.
July 26, 2010
Estate Planning: The Trusteed IRAEstate planning that contemplates retirement plans is becoming more prevalent and important.