February 11, 2025

Using and Misusing the Marital Deduction: Takeaways from January's Distinguished Speakers Series

Thank you to everyone who attended the January Distinguished Speakers Series programs, and special thanks to our speaker, Lauren Wolven. The event had a great turnout, with more than 80 attend…

December 5, 2024

Strategic Planning, Flexibility, and Long-Term Solutions for Your Professional Practice: Takeaways from November's Distinguished Speakers Series

Thank you to everyone who attended the November Distinguished Speakers Series programs, and a special thanks to our speaker, Alan Rothschild, Jr. Esq.. The event had a great turnout, with more…

December 4, 2024

2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines

2024 year-end gifting deadlines for charitable contributions range from December 15 - December 31, depending on the type of assets outlined below. Cash donations: Credit card contributions…

December 4, 2024

Popular Year-End Strategies for Impact-Focused Philanthropists

As you discuss your year-end giving plan with your tax advisor, here are five popular strategies that are gaining traction with philanthropists across the country for your consideration: 1.…

November 13, 2024

Charitable Gifting Strategies

There are many types of assets to consider for gifting other than a cash gift. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County can accept non-cash gifts, such as appreciated stock and real estate,…

October 9, 2024

Tax Smart Charitable Giving, Especially with Retirement Assets: Takeaways from September's Distinguished Speakers Series

Thank you to everyone who attended the September Distinguished Speakers Series program, and a special thanks to our speaker, Christopher Hoyt. The event had a great turnout, with more than 50…

September 11, 2024

Talking With Your Client About Charitable Giving

Talking with your clients about charitable giving is an important aspect of the attorney – client relationship, especially for estate planners and business attorneys who deal with family…

May 28, 2024

In Defense of the Donor-Advised Fund

At our Community Foundation and others across the nation, many generous donors begin their relationship with charitable giving through establishing a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), which allows don…