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Retirement plans to charity: Understanding the “trifecta” of tax benefits
Over the last few months, many advisors have noticed an uptick in client inquiries about leaving their IRAs…
Proposed legislation: Is better deductibility back on the table?
Charitable deduction legislation ebbs and flows. Proposed reform efforts come and go, resulting in the occasional change to…
Turmoil in banking and technology: Optimism for charitable giving?
The wild ride continues! In the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, your philanthropic clients may seek your…
Collective giving makes us stronger, together
Now more than ever, GCF is helping donors leverage and strengthen their giving and build support in our…
Giving a business to charity: Stack the odds in your client’s favor
High profile giving by donors associated with well-known businesses has maintained its place in the limelight, even amid…
Hidden no more: Designated and field-of-interest funds
Most attorneys, accountants and financial advisors are well-aware of donor advised funds and the reasons behind their popularity….
Disaster giving: Perspectives for your clients
Both the recent one-year anniversary of the start of the Ukraine conflict and the earthquake that has devastated…
Three tax tips worth smiling about
Energy incentive extends to nonprofit organizations Nonprofits and other exempt entities are often left out of discussions when…
Make this the year to help clients get organized
As you begin to ask your clients to pull together their receipts and other documents for 2022 tax…
Client conversations: Why your 2023 agenda must include charitable giving
Applications for GCF’s Charter Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) Study Group are now open! Scroll to the bottom of…
Philanthropy as an Employee Attraction and Retention Strategy
Whether you call it “The Great Resignation” or “The Great Rehiring” or avoid referring to it at all,…
Valuable conversations: Why it’s smart to talk with your clients about charitable giving
January is a good time to start helping your clients plan for their annual giving. With the year-end…
It just keeps getting better: Why charitable gift annuities are having a moment
Charitable gift annuities (CGAs) are becoming more attractive to philanthropists, making this planned giving vehicle a good fit…
Celebrating the new Legacy IRA and a boost for QCDs
Congress passed the much-anticipated, $1.65 trillion-dollar omnibus spending bill known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“CAA”)…
Reflecting back on where I started
Dear Friend of GCF, As I approach the end of my tenure at GCF, this year-end letter invites…
So long, 2022: Important charitable tax planning reminders as the year winds down
Now is the time to share important reminders with your clients about year-end gifts. Time is indeed of…