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Many donors default to writing a check, not realizing they can give more efficiently with appreciated assets. Beyond publicly traded stock, donors may contribute business interests, real estate, QCDs, life insurance, and more. Kitsap Community Foundation provides the expertise to accept and manage these complex gifts, helping your organization expand giving options and strengthen its endowment with confidence.

As 2026 begins, tailor strategies for both affluent and entry-level donors. Major donors need personalized engagement and demonstrated impact, especially under new tax rules. At the same time, entry-level donors may increase giving thanks to new above-the-line deductions. Layered, diversified communication helps sustain support across all donor levels. KCF is here to help you build a resilient, inclusive fundraising strategy.

If your board feels uncertain about planned giving, they’re not alone. Kitsap Community Foundation can help by offering education, resources, and support—from presenting at board meetings to providing tools and guidance on complex gifts. With KCF as a partner, your organization can build confidence and move forward with a strong, sustainable planned giving strategy.

As incapacity becomes more common, clearly documenting a client’s charitable intentions is essential to preserving their values and preventing future disputes. Kitsap Community Foundation supports advisors by offering guidance on bequest language, incapacity-ready giving instructions, and aligning intentions across estate documents. Our team is here to help ensure clients’ philanthropic goals remain protected, understood, and honored—even through periods of diminished capacit

Retaining client families through generational transitions is a challenge for many advisors, especially after a client passes away. Philanthropy offers a meaningful pathway to engage heirs, open conversations about values and legacy, and strengthen long-term relationships. Kitsap Community Foundation can help you support multigenerational families with tools, guidance, and facilitated discussions that deepen connection and preserve continuity for years to come.

As you guide clients through year-end planning, 2025 stands out as a pivotal year for charitable strategy. With significant OBBBA tax changes arriving in 2026, now is the time to help donors maximize the value of their contributions and consider tools like donor-advised funds or QCDs. Kitsap Community Foundation is here to support you and your clients in navigating these shifting rules with confidence.

For individuals without children, charitable planning offers a thoughtful way to create lasting impact. KCF can help you craft a strategy that reflects your values, supports the causes you love, and involves family or successor advisors as desired. We’re honored to guide you in building a meaningful legacy.

As community needs evolve, trusted giving tools matter more than ever. For donors 70½ and older, QCDs provide a tax-efficient way to support meaningful work today and into the future. Many pair QCDs with their donor-advised funds to strengthen both annual and unrestricted impact. KCF is honored to assist.

As 2025 draws to a close, now is the time to review your charitable strategy before next year’s deduction changes. Bunching gifts, using donor-advised funds, giving appreciated stock, and exploring QCDs can all support your goals. Our team at KCF is honored to help you plan wisely for year-end and beyond.

As year-end approaches, your final donor message is a powerful opportunity to inspire support for today’s priorities and your organization’s future. By showing donors the full range of ways they can give, demonstrating impact, and offering clear paths to contribute before December 31, you can close 2025 with confidence. KCF is here to help every step of the way.