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Thank You, Neil & Jane Golub!

By avorio / June 10, 2015 / 0 Comments

The C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Award is presented annually in recognition of community members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and extraordinary commitment to preserving and enhancing the quality … Read more

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10 Trade-Offs That Donors Face That Make Philanthropy Tough But Rewarding

By avorio / January 7, 2015 / 0 Comments

Melissa A. Berman at the Chronicle of Philanthropy writes: Philanthropists often say that giving away money is tougher than any other job they have had. What makes philanthropy particularly demanding … Read more

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Strategic Giving: 5 Steps to Getting the Most Bang for Your Philanthropic Buck

By avorio / December 22, 2014 / 0 Comments

This post comes to us from Bruce DeBoskey and the Denver Post: During the holiday season, our mailboxes are overflowing with catalogs, holiday cards — and requests for donations. Our … Read more

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From Sage Hill: Are Our Children Thankful For Their Inheritance?

By avorio / December 17, 2014 / 0 Comments

An inspiring Thanksgiving message about family philanthropy by Philip J. Toffel, Esq., CEO of Sage Hill Advisory & Management: I find that many of my friends, family and I truly think about how … Read more

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Stuffing the Turkey and Ourselves: Holiday Consumption and Philanthropy

By avorio / November 27, 2014 / 0 Comments

From Bruce DeBosky and the Planned Giving Design Center: As Thanksgiving approaches, most Americans plan to gather with family and friends. For many of us, the upcoming holidays are a … Read more

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Friday Philanthropy!

By avorio / October 24, 2014 / 0 Comments

  A little philanthropic inspiration for Friday afternoon from Weifan Yuan. You don’t need to be a millionaire to be a philanthropist–you simply need to have a giving spirit!

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Planned Giving = More Satisfaction in Giving

By avorio / October 22, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Most wealthy people give, but few of them are satisfied with what their philanthropy accomplishes, says a new report. The report from UBS Wealth Management … Read more

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Friday Philanthropy!

By avorio / October 17, 2014 / 0 Comments

  A little philanthropic inspiration for Friday afternoon from Gamaliel Bailey, an anti-slavery journalist working in the 1800s.

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Building a Stronger Community: 2013 – 2014 Annual Report

By avorio / September 30, 2014 / 0 Comments

In partnership with donors and the Board of Directors, the Community Foundation accomplished great things in the 2013 – 2014 year, such as: Helping local nonprofit organizations build capacity and … Read more

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From 21/64: What We’re Reading

By avorio / August 6, 2014 / 0 Comments

Raised Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: Lessons from Successful Inheritors on How They Got That Way Coventry Edwards-Pitt (BP Books, 2014); Reviewed by Sara Finkelstein Order from 21/64 and Amazon. At 21/64, … Read more

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