News for Professional Advisors

5 moments that are charitable inflection points

Community Foundations provide significant advantages for individuals opening Donor Advised Funds.

Farmland gift illustrates benefits of working with Community Foundation

Leveraging an undivided interest in farmland offers an opportunity for tax efficiency and philanthropy.

The Giving Depot shows what local nonprofits need

Many organizations are facing uncertainty as discussion and decisions continue to affect funding sources. Your clients might be asking for guidance on how their giving can help local nonprofits. You can find suggestions on The Giving Depot, where local nonprofits share their most pressing needs, on our website.

The right questions foster philanthropic conversation

Engaging high-net-worth clients in meaningful conversations about charitable giving requires more than technical expertise - it demands an understanding of the psychological and emotional drivers behind their decisions.

Community Foundation receives national accreditation

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation recently was accredited with Community Foundations National Standards®—the highest standards for philanthropic excellence.

Charitable giving bridges definition of 'wealth'

Study shows lack of communication, documentation and transparency around estate planning strains families.