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The Motley Fool December 14, 2006 Dan Caplinger	12 Ways of Giving Once you've decided on the charities to which you'd like to make gifts, the next step is figuring out how you want to follow through with your giving. Here are a dozen ways you can provide much-needed assistance to the charities of your choice.
AFP eWire January 15, 2007	Corporate Philanthropy Increases Profits According to a recent article, a new study shows that for every dollar a corporation gives to charity, they can expect profits to rise by $2.00 or $3.00.
The Motley Fool January 3, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Make a Charitable Pledge Think now about your gift-giving strategy for 2007.
Investment Advisor October 2009 James J. Green	Forget Chicken Little What's the current state of philanthropy?
AFP eWire December 19, 2005	Consumer Thinking in the Holiday Season Two new surveys provide insight into the mindset of consumers towards charitable contributions during the holiday season.
AFP eWire October 16, 2004	Corporate Giving Still Robust, New Survey Reports Philanthropic giving by U.S. corporations and corporate foundations increased by 24 percent from 2002 to 2003, according to a new survey.
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2014 Mary Stark Hood	Charitable Donations of Life Insurance Life insurance is often overlooked as a gifting option when individuals are considering gifts to charities, but it can be an effective way to provide a charity with funds for future work.
Financial Advisor September 2006 Beck & Leibell	Life Insurance For Charitable Gifting The use of life insurance to make charitable gifts can be an effective and cost-efficient means of fulfilling charitable intentions without making a sizable donation while alive.
The Motley Fool December 11, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Find More Money for Charity Read on for a few ideas for working philanthropy into the rest of the year, not just the holiday season.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2014 Mary Stark-Hood	Real Estate: A Valuable Charitable Gift Donating real estate to a charity can benefit the donor by lowering transfer expenses, reducing capital gains taxes, and providing charitable deductions at the federal and sometimes the state level, depending on state law.
The Motley Fool November 29, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	A Few Cures for Charity Fatigue It may seem miserly to put your charitable donations on a budget, but sometimes, you just can't help it. Still, that doesn't mean you can't make a contribution to your favorite cause. You can help in other ways besides writing a check. Let's go through some ideas.
AFP eWire April 28, 2008	Keeping Up With Recent Tax Law Changes A recent article offers some helpful reminders for fundraisers and donors alike for navigating tax deductions for charitable gifts.
The Motley Fool December 7, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Give It All Away Some alternative ways to bestow your riches on a deserving charity.
The Motley Fool October 20, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Make Your Match! Double the power of your charitable giving. Many employers encourage their employees to make donations to charity by offering to match their donations.
Financial Advisor November 2011 Eric Rasmussen	One From The Heart As the economy sputters, charities try to keep their footing. Advisors who understand the world of philanthropy will find themselves better positioned with high-net-worth clientele.
Registered Rep. October 1, 2005 Tracy Byrnes	The Hard Conversation Charitable giving can be a great tool for managing a client's taxable income, when used effectively. But before anything good can happen, advisors need to solve the communication problems.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Giving Until It Helps Planning a gift to charity can make a good thing even better for investors.
Entrepreneur February 2004 Dian Vujovich	Power Play Utility stocks have gone back to basics.
The Motley Fool November 17, 2006 Roy Lewis	Charitable Contributions, Beware! Be aware of the changes ahead regarding charitable contributions. Giving to charity is the right thing to do, and it benefits society as a whole. Don't stop donating just because Congress has ratcheted up the reporting requirements.
The Motley Fool June 13, 2006 Dan Caplinger	A Trust for All Seasons: Charitable Trusts These trusts can help you donate to worthy causes -- and save on taxes.
AFP eWire April 30, 2007	Most Giving Doesn't Necessarily Help Those in Need A new study commissioned by Google.org and conducted by the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy argues that less than one-third of all charitable giving is directed toward the poor and others in need.
The Motley Fool December 7, 2006 Elliott Orsillo	Fun With Charitable Gift Funds One option for giving to charity, which is available to many of us, is to donate stock. Donating stock rather than giving cash can have significant tax advantages.
AFP eWire December 8, 2014 Paul Nazareth	Three Free Tools to Help You Increase Donations This Holiday Season Here are three simple and free tools from the team at CanadaHelps that will help your charity amplify its voice, attract new donors, and raise more this Holiday season.
AFP eWire October 17, 2005	Public Confidence in Charities Remains Low, Study Says A new survey reveals that nearly one-third of Americans have little or no confidence in charities, while two-thirds believe that charities waste a great deal or fair amount of money.
The Motley Fool December 10, 2004 Roy Lewis	Charitable Contributions of Stock While donating money to worthy causes is wonderful, especially this time of the year, it can be even more wonderful to donate appreciated stock instead of cash. The tax advantages can be well worth it. Here's how it works.
The Motley Fool October 30, 2008 Dan Caplinger	The Best Advice Jim Cramer Ever Gave Sometimes it's not how you invest -- it's why you invest, if you create a charitable trust.
The Motley Fool November 5, 2008 Dan Caplinger	The Smart Tax Break You Shouldn't Miss Before you write a check to your favorite charity, take a moment to figure out the best way to make the most tax benefit of the donations you're planning to make. Here are some ideas on how best to handle your 2008 gifts.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2011 Chase V. Magnuson	A Guide to Giving How can Certified Commercial Investment Members assist the charitable community?
On Wall Street January 1, 2012 Michelle Lodge	Five Questions With Bryan Clontz Philanthropy is alive and well, contends Bryan Clontz, who co-founded Charitable Solutions LLC, a planned-giving, risk-management consulting firm.
AFP eWire February 4, 2015	AFP Statement on President Obama's FY 2016 Budget AFP is pleased that the Obama Administration recognizes the importance of charities, and the critical part the charitable deduction plays in our society, in its FY 2016 Budget.
On Wall Street April 1, 2012 Michelle Lodge	Five Questions With King McGlaughon King McGlaughon of Foundation Source, which provides back-room support for foundations, tells how a financial advisor's knowledge of philanthropy gives him or her an edge.
The Motley Fool December 9, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Research Those Charities! You don't have to give blindly. There are many online resources you can use to dig up information on charities to which you're considering donating your money.
AFP eWire April 17, 2006	Value of Relationships Between State Regulators and Philanthropy State and charity regulators and philanthropy can work together to strengthen the philanthropic sector, argues a new report published by the Council on Foundations and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers.
AFP eWire May 19, 2008	Market Volatility Calls for Long-Term Approach to Donating Securities Donors waiting for just the right time to donate their stocks to charity will be waiting a long time and instead should focus on a longer-term "investor" approach to giving.
The Motley Fool November 8, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Make Your Mark Making a bequest to your favorite charity may be the best way to leave your legacy.
AFP eWire February 4, 2015	Charitable Giving Coalition Letter to the President The Charitable Giving Coalition, a diverse group representing private and community foundations, supports the language included in the Buffett rule proposal in the Administration's FY 2016 Budget that specifically protects the full value of charitable deduction.
The Motley Fool December 17, 2010 Dan Caplinger	Supersize Your Gifts -- Free! Charitable employer matching lets you double the good you do.
AFP eWire November 13, 2006	Majority of Wealthy Unaffected by Tax Incentives, Not Interested in Leaving a Legacy A new study reveals that a strong majority of wealthy donors in the US would maintain or increase their charitable giving if the estate tax was repealed, and only 25% of those donors are motivated to leave a legacy in their giving.
AFP eWire January 22, 2007	Eight in 10 Give to Charity, but Average Giving Down 83% of Americans gave to charity in 2006, but the average annual contribution among those making gifts fell from $1,352 in 2005 to $1,220, according to a new poll.
The Motley Fool September 28, 2006 Dan Caplinger	How to Form a Non-Profit Organization Take care of the legal technicalities involved in setting up your own charity.
Registered Rep. August 1, 2005 John Churchill	How They Stay Rich The wealthiest Americans are giving considerably less to charity than they did during the go-go years of the Internet boom.
Financial Planning February 1, 2012 Deena Katz	Giving It Away Charitable tax planning for clients may peak in the later months of the year, but it is really a year-round activity, and the first quarter is not too soon to start thinking about it.
AFP eWire December 8, 2008	Lapsed Donors Say They Don't Feel 'Connected' The top reason high net-worth donors stopped giving to a charity in 2007 was that they didn't feel connected to the particular organization, reports a new study.
AFP eWire October 15, 2007	Overview of Canadian Philanthropic Achievements Imagine Canada has released a study detailing the specific achievements that Canadian philanthropy and the country's charitable sector has accomplished.
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AFP eWire October 17, 2005	President Signs Katrina Giving Measures The president has signed into law new charitable giving provisions as part of a Hurricane Katrina tax package designed to encourage giving both to relief organizations and charities overall.
The Motley Fool October 31, 2007 Dan Caplinger	It's Time to Give Charitable organizations make a big push for donations at the end of each year, wanting to capitalize on the time left for donors to make tax-deductible gifts. Here are a few pointers on managing your charitable giving.
The Motley Fool September 28, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Start Your Own Charity If you feel motivated to go beyond writing a check or working an hour or two a week to make your community a better place to live, you should think about taking the next step and creating a new charitable organization of your own.
AFP eWire November 19, 2007	Corporate Giving Increases, But Some Cut Back A new report shows that while overall corporate philanthropic giving rose in 2006, a significant number of businesses reported decreasing their contributions levels from 2005.
Registered Rep. October 29, 2015 Anne Field	A Focus on Philanthropy During her 25 years in the business, Kalita Blessing has always helped her clients give to charity, trying to ensure the gifts were efficient and effective from a financial planning perspective.