Make sure clients can claim donations
When it comes to helping businesses prosper in Victoria, B.C., Philip Bisset-Covaneiro is a YES man. That stands for Young Entrepreneurs Society, a non-profit he established in Victoria in 2007 and still chairs.
Seventy-four of Toronto’s top business and community leaders spent a chilly, damp night sleeping on the pavement to raise more than $700,000 for homeless kids at Covenant House, Nov. 21.
Goldman Sachs has given $1.6 billion to charity since 2008 through its foundation, reports the New York Times.
Community foundations help clients give back
When charity and arts come together they can do wonders. They can save rainforests, and with a dash of celebrity support, even tigers in Nepal.
You help clients build wealth. Now, help them give it away
Would-be philanthropists often find themselves confronted with a common paradox: the larger the value of their gift, the less likely they are to feel certain about the charitable beneficiaries. Often the best solution is a donor-guided “intermediate charity” such as a donor-advised fund.
High-net-worth investors have changed priorities after the financial meltdown
If your clients are charitably inclined, help them explore local community foundations for a wealth of opportunities