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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


Gifts of appreciated stock: Let the numbers do the talking
Consider showing clients - using numbers and examples - that it really is better to support favorite charities by giving appreciated assets.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Apr 8, 20244 min read


Donor-advised funds: Recommended reading
We’re sharing recent developments related to donor-advised funds and offering suggested reading materials to help you stay informed.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Fund types tailored to your client’s charitable goals
Each philanthropic client’s goals are unique, and charitable planning is not a one-size-fits-all proposition.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Tax return reviews help clients level up charitable giving plans
Reviewing tax returns with a client can feel like an administrative task that needs to get done. But don’t overlook the value...

Kitsap Community Foundation
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Tips for serving clients who love local
Local giving is frequently on your clients’ radar. KCF is here to help client's maximize gifts to local organizations.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Use caution when advising clients about donating works of art
As tax season gets into full swing, remember that KCF is a resource for both straightforward and complex charitable giving issues.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 15, 20241 min read


Psst: Don’t forget about charitable lead trusts
Consider a Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) for strategic giving. KCF can help assess its potential benefits for your client's financial plan.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 15, 20241 min read


FAQs: A snapshot of clients’ tax-time charitable giving questions
Tax season questions on charitable giving? We've got you covered. From deductibility to non-cash gifts, KCF is here to help.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Tax law twists and turns: Five developments impacting charitable giving
We’re sharing five of the hottest topics that could impact the way you work with your philanthropic clients.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jan 18, 20243 min read


Unrestricted giving, the trust factor, and why it matters to your clients
Diversifying charitable giving portfolios by adding unrestricted giving components to partnerships with KCF.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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