A U.S. Trust study found that people want their financial advisors to ask them about charitable giving. In fact, a third of clients surveyed think the topic of charitable giving should be raised in the very first meeting. Yet fewer than half feel their advisors are good at discussing personal or charitable goals with them. Wondering how to start a conversation about
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By Jon Wilcox I always look forward to this time of the year at my parent’s house when we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. In recent years, everyone at the table takes a moment to explain what they are thankful for. When we first started doing it, I was a bit skeptical but now it is probably one of the highlights
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Nearly $150,000 in New Grants Will Continue Study, Help Nonprofits Measure November 27, 2018 – The initial results of a new community assessment led by the Central New York Community Foundation are identifying which life needs are not being adequately met for those living in poverty. The year-long collaborative evaluation identified affordable long-term housing, addiction, lead poisoning, job readiness, and
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November 7, 2018 (Oswego, NY) – Twelve local nonprofit groups received grants totaling $27,040 from the Oswego County Community Foundation (“OCCF”). ARISE Child and Family Service received $1,300 for the ARISE Oswego County Ramp Program, which provides residents of Oswego County access to their homes and community. ARTSwego received $500 to present a special concert highlighting the Achievements of Women
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Hurricane Florence For donors wishing to direct financial support toward relief efforts: Region-wide The American Red Cross is providing emergency shelters, supplies and vehicles and mobilizing thousands of disaster workers in communities affected by the storm. Team Rubicon is providing rescue and recovery equipment in communities along the coast and activating nearly 10,000 volunteers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia to
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Hurricane Maria For donors wishing to direct financial support toward relief efforts: All Hands Volunteers Direct Relief GlobalGiving Foundation International Relief Teams
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Hurricane Irma For donors wishing to direct financial support toward relief efforts: Center for Disaster Philanthropy: CDP Hurricane Irma Recovery Fund Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Marlin Counties: Hurricane Assistance Fund Global Giving: Hurricane Irma Relief Fund International Community Foundation: Barbuda Recovery & Conservation Trust Fund Southwest Florida Community Foundation: SWFL Hurricane Relief Fund The Miami Foundation: The Hurricane Relief Fund, Irma Caribbean Strong Relief Fund,
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