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The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus created a health crisis. Federal and state governments’ reactions to this challenge, however, precipitated an economic crisis that will linger past any recovery from…
Giving Through Crisis: What Donors Think Now Blog Post
I’ve corresponded with many of our donor-advised fund clients over the past few days. Like me and perhaps like you, they are often sequestered in their homes. Some are older…
Coronavirus Philanthropy Ideas for the Strategic Giver Blog Post
“I’d be interested in recommendations on civil society responses to coronavirus and markets period. What can I best do to help people in need?” I received that email last week…
Strategic Venture Funds: A Lever for Action Blog Post
In early 2009, the health care issue became a major priority for the new administration. The reforms suggested by both the White House and Congress clearly were not grounded in…
Why Daniel Gives: Tax Efficiency to Get the Job Done Blog Post
Each month we share how current DonorsTrust clients use a donor-advised fund to fulfill their charitable goals in our Client Stories series. Our latest feature focuses on a client who…
The SECURE Act’s Impact on Inheritors Blog Post
At the end of 2019, President Trump signed the SECURE Act. The SECURE Act changed rules governing inherited Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and other qualified plan distributions. The legislation marks…
Putting Your DAF to Work: Gifting Appreciated Stock Blog Post
Emily wasn’t sure if she had the resources to open a donor-advised fund. She wanted to join DonorsTrust’s Novus Society for younger givers, but setting aside the money to start…
Why Gerry Gives: To Discover What’s Next Blog Post
In our Client Stories Series, we share how current DonorsTrust clients use a donor-advised fund to fulfill their charitable goals. This month we feature a client who uses his fund…
Philanthropy and Discovery: The Necessity of Private Dollars Blog Post
Does private charitable giving really matter when it comes to medical and scientific research? The government already funds so many projects, research institutions, and laboratories – so why would anyone…
Freedom to Discover: What Private Giving Made Possible Blog Post
In the early 1800s, Thomas Jefferson unleashed the power of American philanthropy, though perhaps not in the way he intended. Jefferson may have been brilliant in penning the mission statement…