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Two reasons to celebrate charitable giving*
October is full of opportunities to engage clients in meaningful giving conversations. From DAF Day to National Estate Planning Week, Kitsap Community Foundation is here to support you and your clients with local expertise, personalized strategies, and tools to build lasting impact.
Tina O'Brien
Oct 183 min read
Leverage National Estate Planning Awareness Week, October 20-26th
This October, during National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 20–26), take a few minutes to see how easy it can be for donors to create a will and include your organization in their plans. Through KCF’s partnership with FreeWill, local nonprofits have already secured more than $5 million in future gifts—ensuring vital missions continue for generations. Visit www.freewill.com/kitsapfoundation
for tools and templates to help you share this opportunity with your support
Tina O'Brien
Oct 132 min read
Make-A-Will Month: Opportunities to grow your endowment
Every August, National Make-A-Will Month sparks important conversations about planning for the future. For nonprofits, it’s a chance to encourage donors to complete or update estate plans, explore legacy giving, and highlight the power of endowment gifts. By connecting wills with lasting impact, you can inspire supporters to include your mission in their plans—helping sustain your work for generations to come.
Tina O'Brien
Aug 243 min read
Estate tax planning: What’s your next move?
Prepare your clients for estate tax changes. Explore strategies like charitable IRA gifts to optimize wealth transfer plans amid uncertainty
Kitsap Community Foundation
Dec 12, 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
Not even the kitchen sink: Giving your house to charity is worth exploring
Consider gifting your home to Kitsap Community Foundation this Make-A-Will Month. Discover how your home can benefit the community!
Kitsap Community Foundation
Aug 15, 20243 min read
In a pinch? Three Make-A-Will Month messages you can use right now
Encourage donors to review estate plans and include your endowment fund in bequests. August is national Make-A-Will Month!
Kitsap Community Foundation
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Six for the summer: Mid-year reminders about charitable giving
Welcome to summer! Explore six essential tips to enhance your charitable giving.
Kitsap Community Foundation
Jun 20, 20244 min read
Plant your roots this spring
This spring we are helping you plant your roots with free templates and sample text to use in your estate planning campaign.
Kitsap Community Foundation
May 6, 20242 min read
Estate planning: Your kids … and your community
Establish funds to benefit your kids and community to expand your legacy.
Kitsap Community Foundation
Apr 24, 20243 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
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