How to Make Gifts of Real Estate Real estate (a home, vacation home, land, commercial property, etc.) is a potentially powerful asset to fund a charitable contribution, yet it is often overlooked. Do you own appreciated property you no longer wish to use or maintain but don’t want to pay the capital gains tax that…

Do you want to make an impact for the good of others? You may not realize how easy it is to make a life-changing gift to us just by adding a few sentences to a new or existing will. August is National Make-A-Will Month—the perfect time to read more about this powerful, satisfying way to…

In every field, from business to education to public policy, there are “best practices”—methods or techniques designed to ensure quality and produce optimal results. Charitable giving is no exception. While some best practices are subjective, there are tried-and-true concepts that all donors should keep in mind when planning a gift. Consider these five practices to…