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More donors are integrating charitable giving into broader financial and estate plans with guidance from trusted advisors. For nonprofits, this means communications must resonate beyond the donor alone. Clear messaging about impact, governance, and stewardship—paired with readiness to accept non-cash gifts—builds advisor confidence and helps advised donors move forward with generosity and purpose.

While impact stories explain why giving matters, timing often determines when donors act. Life events, tax planning, and moments of urgency all influence readiness to give. By aligning your communications with these natural decision points—and reducing friction around how to give—nonprofits can build trust, support donor decision-making, and strengthen fundraising efforts in 2026 and beyond.

Endowments are often discussed as tools for financial sustainability, but for many donors they also serve as powerful signals of trust. An endowment shows that an organization is planning for the long term, committed to strong stewardship, and prepared to carry its mission forward. When paired with clear governance and professional management, endowments can increase donor confidence and support meaningful legacy giving.

The new year inspires reflection and planning, making it an ideal moment to help donors and volunteers protect what matters most. Through Kitsap Community Foundation’s free will-creation tool, your community can create or update a will in just 20 minutes. It’s a simple, supportive way to offer peace of mind while strengthening long-term well-being and charitable impact.

Qualified Charitable Distributions can be powerful for clients 70½+, but the rules can be confusing—especially around donor-advised funds. KCF helps advisors and clients understand which fund types qualify for QCDs and how to structure gifts that reduce taxable income while honoring charitable intent. With collaborative planning, QCDs become a clear, compliant, and meaningful giving strategy.

Even with the 0.5% floor and 35% cap now in effect, donor-advised funds remain a highly relevant planning tool. KCF’s DAFs provide flexibility, local expertise, and meaningful opportunities for impact—helping clients align timing, strategy, and community priorities. For advisors, DAFs continue to support long-term, holistic planning and values-driven philanthropy.

Key 2026 tax adjustments—COLA increases, higher standard deductions, shifted brackets, expanded QCD limits, and new non-itemizer deductions—all influence charitable planning. Kitsap Community Foundation can help you guide clients toward tax-efficient giving strategies and ensure their philanthropy remains impactful and aligned with evolving rules.

Even when a life insurance policy is no longer needed for its original purpose, it can still create meaningful charitable impact. Whether you name a fund at KCF as the beneficiary, transfer ownership of an existing policy, or explore more advanced planning strategies, life insurance can offer flexibility, tax benefits, and long-term support for the causes you care about. The KCF team is here to help you evaluate your options.

A new year is the perfect time to bring clarity to your charitable giving. By reviewing last year’s contributions, consulting your tax advisors early, and setting thoughtful goals for 2026, you can align your philanthropy with your values. Kitsap Community Foundation is here to help you plan intentionally, explore opportunities, and build a giving strategy that creates lasting impact.

A new year is a great time to review your charitable priorities—especially with 2026 tax changes that may affect giving strategies. From new itemizing thresholds to updated incentives for non-itemizers and retirees, it’s important to loop in your tax advisors early. Kitsap Community Foundation is here to coordinate with your financial team so you can meet your charitable goals with clarity and confidence.