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At a loss for words? Tips for starting a charitable giving conversation
Looking for ways to bring up charitable giving with clients? Check out these simple tips to start the conversation.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Event tickets: Beware of the split
Fundraising event tickets and donor-advised funds: Avoid IRS pitfalls! Learn how to navigate tricky rules for charitable events.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Into the great unknown
Election uncertainty looms! Learn how potential tax changes could impact charitable giving and your clients' philanthropic plans.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Looking ahead: Charitable planning techniques on the horizon
Stay ahead of the curve with insights on election impacts, giving trends, and key dates for your clients' charitable planning!

Kitsap Community Foundation
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Closely-held stock is having a moment
Gifts of closely-held stock are on the rise. Learn how they can help your clients achieve charitable goals and minimize estate taxes!

Kitsap Community Foundation
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Charitable planning can help ease client procrastination
Help your clients beat procrastination with charitable planning. Discover ways to motivate year-end planning discussions today!

Kitsap Community Foundation
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Gifts of real estate: Watch every step
Give real estate to charity efficiently. KCF guides you through tax rules and best practices for impactful donations.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Less can be more: Charitable giving helps parents pass wealth to children
Balance inheritance with philanthropy. KCF helps structure estate plans that foster independence and community impact.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Counting pennies: How to counsel frugal yet charitable clients
Help clients balance their wealth and charitable giving. Kitsap Community Foundation offers tips for guiding cautious philanthropists.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Planning for a sunset: Lock in a higher exemption, unlock a legacy
Learn how upcoming changes to estate tax laws could impact your clients and explore strategies for multi-generational wealth transfer.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Mixing business and charity: Keep it ethical, legal, and transparent
Discover how to ethically and legally align corporate philanthropy with business goals while avoiding conflicts of interest.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Gifts of appreciated stock: Picking favorites
Learn strategies to help clients donate appreciated stock to charity, maximizing tax benefits while maintaining ties to investments.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Legal developments: We’re watching!
KCF offers expert guidance on charitable giving, tracking legal changes, and providing diverse fund options to meet your clients' goals.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Left behind? Why companies need philanthropy advice, too
Discover how corporate philanthropy can amplify community impact with the help of the community foundation.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Advising the charitable millionaire next door
Unlock tax-efficient philanthropy: Learn how deploying retirement accounts towards charitable goals benefits your clients and their legacies

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jun 20, 20242 min read


What’s caught our attention
Election-year dynamics are on your clients’ minds, and we’re sharing a few items of recommended reading to provide perspective.

Kitsap Community Foundation
May 28, 20241 min read


Celebrate variety: Many assets make great gifts to charity
Following every tax season, many advisors share with our team that they wish they’d been aware of the many asset types that make great gifts

Kitsap Community Foundation
May 28, 20243 min read


What’s bubbling up: Need-to-know updates on the proposed donor-advised fund regulations
Last November, the Treasury released proposed regulations related to donor-advised funds,

Kitsap Community Foundation
May 28, 20242 min read


Charitable planning for wealthy clients: In the spotlight
We've curated several articles that are worth reading if you’d like to dig deeper into springtime issues that are trending in philanthropy.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Apr 8, 20241 min read


“Shell funds” and other handy tools for charitable clients who are planning ahead
Help your clients get ahead in their estate planning by leaning into the flexibility and benefits of a fund at KCF.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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