Charitable Giving
Learn about the most effective ways your clients can contribute to charities that align with their personal philanthropic goals while also reducing their taxes.
National Philanthropic Trust Reaches $2 Billion in Charitable Gifts
By Michael S. FischerNational Philanthropic Trust (NPT), a national public charity, announced Thursday that the organization had raised $2 billion in total charitable gifts since its inception in 1996.
September 20, 2010
10 Most Expensive CitiesOslo, Zurich, and Geneva top the list of the "most expensive cities," the updated UBS report says.
September 15, 2010
Career Day: Why Can’t We Train Students to Be Good Employees?When AdvisorOne Editor Jamie Green asked me to blog about careers in financial planning, I couldn't have been happier.
September 10, 2010
Seattle Foundation Makes Data on Nonprofit Groups PublicThe Seattle Foundation has unveiled a new Web site designed to provide prospective donors with crucial information about some 675 nonprofit organizations in Seattle and the surrounding Kings County, Washington area.
September 09, 2010
Relief Riders Nominated for Positive Peace AwardDoing good while on an adventure can be positive for donors and recipients.
September 09, 2010
CAFAmerica's World Giving Index Ranks U.S. Fifth Most CharitableThe U.S. and Switzerland rank fifth in a new review of the state of giving in 153 countries released by Charities Aid Foundation America (CAFAmerica) on Wednesday, September 8.
September 09, 2010
New World Giving Index Ranks U.S. Fifth Most CharitableSurvey assesses personal giving, volunteering time and helping strangers in need.
September 08, 2010
Colin Powell To Dedicate Habitat for Humanity HomesHabitat for Humanity honors General Colin L. Powell with green South Bronx residence for 50 families.