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.
Self-Reporting Tool for Nonprofits Draws Howls From Watchdogs
By Michael S. FischerWhos better at telling donors about a nonprofits fundraising performance, the charity itself or a watchdog group?
July 25, 2014
Private Foundation Investments Returned 15.6% in 2013Returns on domestic equities far outpaced other asset classes, according to the Council on Foundations and Commonfund Institute.
July 22, 2014
House Passes Legislation to Encourage Charitable GivingThe America Gives More Act would make three expired "tax extenders" permanent and has two other provisions.
July 18, 2014
Fidelity Charitable Donors Granted $1.1 Billion in First HalfThis was a 19% increase over the same period last year, Fidelity Charitable reported this week.
July 16, 2014
Schwab Charitable DAF Contributions Increase by 38%Individual account holders at Schwab Charitable granted $822 million to some 34,500 charities in the 2014 fiscal year, ended June 30.
July 08, 2014
Giving Circles Offer Point of Entry for Many Donors, Study FindsYounger donors, minority groups and women are attracted to giving collectives.
July 08, 2014
FFP Offers Grants for Pro Bono Financial PlanningThe Foundation for Financial Planning has grants totaling $118,750 for local financial planning organizations to provide pro bono planning for underserved adults.
July 08, 2014
How to Succeed as an Introverted Financial PlannerExtroverts may be held up as the idealespecially in financial planning, where it's all about relationshipsbut introverts have much to offer, especially to clients.