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Your endowment fund: A primer for your board of directors
Explore key points to include in your next endowment update to your board of directors.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Mar 19, 20242 min read


How donor-advised funds help charities stay afloat
Explore the influence of donor-advised funds on philanthropy and how KCF facilitates charitable giving.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Jumpstart endowment growth with donors’ gifts of stock
Unlock the power of stock donations to boost your organization's fundraising. Learn why donors often overlook this tax-effective strategy.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Mar 19, 20242 min read


KCF Announcement - Introducing Yvonne Rivera, our new Accounting Manager
Welcome Yvonne Rivera, our new Accounting Manager! With 22 years in Kitsap's nonprofit sector, she's a passionate addition to our team.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 23, 20241 min read


KCF Announcement - Staff Update
We are excited to welcome Lillian Xie in new role. Spread the word about our open position!

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 23, 20241 min read


What’s worth noting
Explore nonprofit trends: events are back, wealth transfer strategies, and cause marketing insights for endowment growth.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 12, 20242 min read


More love for your endowment
Valentine’s Day itself is an opportunity to truly reflect on “long term” commitments like endowments.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 12, 20242 min read


QCDs: Five questions your donors may be asking
Here are answers to the questions donors might ask you about QCDs so that your team can be prepared to answer them.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 12, 20243 min read


FAQs to ring in the new year
New years bring new questions, here are a few answers to ring in 2024.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jan 18, 20242 min read


It’s never too early to plant seeds for planned giving
Plan your planned giving strategies accordingly with some sample language.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jan 18, 20243 min read


Back to basics: An endowment refresher course
An endowment is a key component of achieving financial stability. Here's are some talking points & reasons to make gifts to your endowment.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Cautions that caught our attention
Here are a few important reminders to ensure that your organization maintains its good standing.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Dec 6, 20232 min read


How a business owner donor can help build your endowment
In some situations, business owners have the ability to make endowment gifts of ownership shares in the business itself.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Dec 6, 20232 min read


Looks good on paper: Direct mail to grow your endowment
In the spirit of celebrating traditional ways to grow your endowment, let’s revisit a tried-and-true fundraising method: direct mail.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Dec 6, 20233 min read


Don't forget the match
As you gear up for holiday season giving campaigns, don’t forget about corporate giving and matching gifts programs.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Why give?
As giving season gets into full swing, consider layering in messages to your donors that cause them to reflect.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Year-end giving promotion
We have three things to consider in your year-end giving promotion.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 13, 20231 min read


In case you missed it: Legal developments affecting nonprofits
Legal tax developements affecting nonprofits.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 16, 20231 min read


Permanent “universal charitable deduction”?
The Charitable Act would make the "universal charitable deduction" permanent and expand the ability to deduct charitable contributions.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 16, 20231 min read


Building your endowment-specific fundraising stories
Formalizing your endowment helps your organization attract donors' investable gifts that can produce sustainable returns.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 16, 20234 min read
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