Nobody who has followed Elon Musk’s rampage through the world of business, social media, and politics would be surprised to learn that his approach to charitable giving has been a bit, well, ill-considered. Heedless. Self-serving. Disrespectful of the norms and the rules. Certainly infuriating. And Musk’s charitable impact? Only a bit more than negligible. Musk’s...| Alan Cantor Consulting
Our grandson Jack is a few weeks shy of turning three, but he’s extremely verbal and bright – or at least this doting grandfather thinks so. During our July family vacation, we were walking on a beach in Maine, and my wife Pat said, “Oh! Somebody left trash on the beach!” To which Jack asked,...| Alan Cantor Consulting
Education remains one of the most powerful forces for transforming lives and strengthening communities. When you integrate educational giving into your charitable planning and estate strategy, you create lasting impact that extends far beyond your lifetime while potentially securing valuable […] The post 5 Ways to Integrate Education Into Your Charitable Giving & Legacy Planning appeared first on Gierach Law Firm.| Gierach Law Firm
Thanks to technology and digital platforms, access to donor-advised funds (DAFs) has expanded for a wider spectrum of donors.| Cloud for Good
Taxing the investment income of tax-exempt assets is no different from how investments in 401(k) accounts are taxed.| the Giving Review
Michael E. Hartmann talks to the research analyst about his proposed new IRS Form 990 Schedule S for nonprofits that provide fiscal sponsorships and how it would increase trust in the entire sector.| the Giving Review
“In this world,” Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Doctor Franklin left out the certainty of government inefficiency. My conviction that...| DonorsTrust
Donor-advised funds are a smart way to organize, simplify, and reduce your taxes. You can contribute highly appreciated investments, receive a tax deduction, and support charities over time.| Kindness Financial Planning
On the basis of his long experience in the sector, the advisor, observer, and commentator talks to Michael E. Hartmann about how the nature of charitable giving has changed and how those changes affect fundraising challenges, including because of DAFs.| the Giving Review
As activists convince us that late-stage capitalism is ending, it’s time for foundation capitalism.| The Risk-Monger
Looking to glean what the rise of DAFs means for our troubled voluntary sector and civil society in general.| the Giving Review
A "mega" blog post about (almost) all the financial planning topics!| Flow Financial Planning, LLC