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2025 action required: Last call for current tax laws
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.

Tina O'Brien
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Countdown to 2026: 10 tips for charitable giving
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.

Tina O'Brien
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Strengthening your year-end appeal: Cut-and-paste messages
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.

Tina O'Brien
Dec 5, 20252 min read


'Tis the season: Three tips for year-end giving
As year-end approaches, it’s essential to guide donors toward smart, timely giving—especially ahead of the 2026 charitable deduction changes. Remind supporters about the benefits of appreciated stock gifts, the value of QCDs for eligible donors, and the importance of early planning. Kitsap Community Foundation stands ready to support you and your donors every step of the way.

Tina O'Brien
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Tax-deductible, tax-exempt, and need-to-know nuances
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As the year comes to a close, many donors are revisiting what qualifies as a tax-deductible gift. The Kitsap Community Foundation can help you navigate the distinctions between nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations so your giving is both effective and aligned with your goals. Whether or not your contributions qualify for a deduction, what matters most is the good they do in our community.

Jo Delaney
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Year-end dynamics: Tax law changes and increasing community needs
Across our region, families are feeling the impact of economic uncertainty and other disruptions. Kitsap Community Foundation can help you align your charitable giving to meet urgent needs and create lasting change—right here in our community.

Tina O'Brien
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Ask for more: Year-end 2025 is an opportunity
As year-end approaches, it’s more important than ever for nonprofits to strengthen their outreach. Fewer households are giving—but those who do are giving more strategically. By sharing your impact and inviting donors into your mission, you can inspire meaningful support that sustains your work and our community for the long term.

Tina O'Brien
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Three clients. Three solutions. One common theme in tax planning.
As year-end approaches, charitable giving remains one of the most effective tools for both generosity and tax efficiency. Kitsap Community Foundation partners with advisors to help clients like Emily, Jonathan, and Margaret turn assets—whether appreciated stock, IRA distributions, or front-loaded gifts—into meaningful impact for the community they love.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Lean on us: Five reasons to call Kitsap Community Foundation
In today’s changing economy and tax landscape, thoughtful planning is essential for effective charitable giving. Whether you’re addressing year-end strategies, considering a complex asset gift, or updating your estate plan, Kitsap Community Foundation offers flexible tools and trusted guidance to help you achieve both financial and philanthropic goals.

Tina O'Brien
Sep 14, 20253 min read


Playing the long game: Encouraging your clients to plan ahead in 2025
Help clients ease the year-end scramble by adopting a year-round charitable giving strategy. Discover tips for early planning success.

Tina O'Brien
Jan 14, 20252 min read


Charitable children: Inspiring donor engagement to grow your endowment
Engage donors and their families to grow your endowment! Discover ways to inspire multi-generational giving through legacy conversations.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Dec 17, 20242 min read


A trio of tips to wrap up 2024
Wrap up 2024 on a high note! Here are three top tips for year-end giving to maximize your impact and tax benefits.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Three insights worth a quick peek
Short on time? We’ve got you covered with three must-know insights for charitable giving as 2024 wraps up.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Crucial year-end reminders to start or boost your endowment
Boost year-end giving! Discover key reminders for maximizing support for your endowment before 2024 closes.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 20, 20242 min read


2024 elections: What will happen after the dust settles?
Wondering how the 2024 election results might impact charitable giving? Stay proactive and inspire confidence with insights and strategies.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Field-of-interest and designated funds could be your year-end friends
As year-end approaches, consider exploring field-of-interest and designated funds to maximize your charitable impact and tax benefits.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Don't forget the match
As you gear up for holiday season giving campaigns, don’t forget about corporate giving and matching gifts programs.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Why give?
As giving season gets into full swing, consider layering in messages to your donors that cause them to reflect.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Year-end giving promotion
We have three things to consider in your year-end giving promotion.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 13, 20231 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
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