corporate giving | kcf-live

A diverse group of colleagues joins fists over a conference table covered with laptops, charts, and notebooks, symbolizing collaboration and teamwork.

2025 Was a Record Year for Giving: Here's What It Means for Kitsap Nonprofits

Giving reached a record $617.2 billion in 2025, but the real story lies beneath the headline. Rising bequests, the growth of donor-advised funds, and the beginning of the Great Wealth Transfer are reshaping philanthropy. Learn what these national trends mean for Kitsap nonprofits, and the practical steps organizations can take today to strengthen fundraising for the future.

Kimberly Cizek Allen

Jul 96 min read

Low-angle view of tall downtown office buildings and skyscrapers stretching into a cloudy sky between narrow city streets.

Big things can happen: Don’t give up on corporate donors

As corporate philanthropy evolves, nonprofits have an opportunity to deepen relationships and rethink partnership strategies. Today’s businesses are looking for meaningful impact, stronger alignment with their values, and long-term community investment. By focusing on relationships, innovation, and clear outcomes, nonprofits can build resilient corporate partnerships for the future.

Lillian Xie

May 74 min read

A team meets in a conference room, having a discussion around a meeting table.

Floor to ceiling: Four factors that will influence corporate giving now and later

In 2026, new rules will limit deductions to corporate gifts above 1% of taxable income, with the 10% cap still in place. Reviewing strategies now can help businesses continue meeting philanthropic goals while adapting to these changes.

Lillian Xie

Sep 10, 20252 min read