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QCDs: It’s time to get loud!
Donors aged 70½ or older can make Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) directly from their IRAs to qualified charities—up to $108,000 in 2025—without raising taxable income. By understanding how QCDs work, your nonprofit can guide donors toward tax-smart giving that strengthens both their financial goals and your organization’s mission. The Kitsap Community Foundation team is here to help you navigate and promote this impactful opportunity.

Lillian Xie
Nov 42 min read


Tax deduction? What tax deduction?
While tax policy often makes headlines, most charitable giving is motivated by deeply personal values such as compassion, empathy, and commitment to community. Research confirms that generosity benefits both the giver and the receiver, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of human connection. At Kitsap Community Foundation, we are privileged to support donors whose philanthropy reflects their enduring care for others.

Tina O'Brien
Sep 142 min read


Philanthropy is for everyone: Three tips for young adults
At Kitsap Community Foundation, we are honored to work with individuals and families across generations to achieve meaningful charitable goals. Younger donors are bringing new energy to philanthropy, often focusing on causes rather than specific organizations and pairing giving with civic engagement. Our team is here to support families in building charitable plans that reflect these evolving priorities while strengthening community impact.

Lillian Xie
Sep 142 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


One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three Insights for Philanthropy
Understand key charitable giving impacts from the new tax law and what they mean for advisors and philanthropists.

Tina O'Brien
Jul 284 min read


Yes, you are a philanthropist!
Philanthropy isn’t just for billionaires. Learn how your time, talent, and small gifts can make a big difference—and how Kitsap Community Foundation can help you take the next step.

Lillian Xie
Jun 172 min read


Philanthropy: It’s a marathon, not a sprint
In uncertain times, philanthropy remains a vital strategy for your clients. Discover key charitable trends and how to guide long-term giving with confidence.

Lillian Xie
May 292 min read


Fostering trust and making a difference
Trust is key in charitable giving. Learn how KCF can help you make informed choices to support the causes you care about.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Friends and family: Endowment-building thrives on relationships
Boost your endowment by fostering donor loyalty and advocacy. Discover relational philanthropy principles for long-term success.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Philanthropy: It’s not one size fits all
Align your charitable giving with your personality to boost involvement. Kitsap Community Foundation can help. Discover your giving style!

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Philanthropy: A team sport
Charitable giving is more collaborative than you think.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Philanthropy snapshot: A global priority with local impact
Summertime reflection? Explore philanthropy's role worldwide and locally. Discover thought-provoking sources and our summer plan.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Giving may be on the upswing
Good news! Despite what some people viewed as a softening in charitable giving over the last couple of years, philanthropy now appears...

Kitsap Community Foundation
Apr 24, 20241 min read


Big or small, every gift matters
Whether gifts are large or small, philanthropy creates the margin of excellence that helps communities, families, and individuals thrive.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Structured philanthropy: A process relieves the pressure
Structure helps family philanthropy thrive.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Dec 6, 20232 min read


Philanthropy keeps your clients sticky
Preventing client attrition across generations.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Dec 6, 20233 min read


Gifts of “complex” assets deliver multiple benefits
Cash and publicly-traded stock are not your only options for adding to your fund at Kitsap Community Foundation.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 13, 20233 min read


Philanthropy tips and trends
Keep an eye on developing news in the philanthropic sector.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 13, 20231 min read


Do good, feel better: Philanthropy through the lens of well-being
Do good, feel better. It is not your imagination! When you give to charity or do something good for others, you really do feel better.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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