Blog, Events, In The News, News and Articles, Publications and Resources, Racial Equity Hub | January 25, 2021
Community Foundation proudly announces Danita D. Nias as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A visionary thought leader with more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, strategic planning and institutional leadership in higher education, she succeeds Brad Hurlburt, who is retiring after seven years with the Foundation.
"Our board of directors is thrilled ...
Blog | January 22, 2021
As your clients reboot after the whirlwind of 2020, now is a great time to address their charitable giving plans for 2021. COVID-19 has proven to be a marathon, not a sprint. Nonprofit organizations will rely on donors' generosity for the foreseeable future to stay afloat and serve the people who need their programs.
Consider ...
Blog, In The News, News and Articles | December 5, 2020
The odds of Biden's proposed tax plan becoming law depend on factors that won't be known until Georgia's run-off elections on January 5, which will decide whether the Democrats or the Republicans will control the United States Senate.
This uncertainty prevents advisors from having confidence in advising clients on implementing planning strategies that would take ...
Blog, In The News, News and Articles | December 3, 2020
Last month we shared the importance of giving your dollars, influence, and time. In this article, we discuss the health benefits of giving, as well as reflect on the impact of giving over the past year. There are plenty of opportunities for generosity, given the circumstances of the past year. 2020 saw the aftermath of ...
Blog, In The News, News and Articles | November 2, 2020
With the onset of the holiday season, now is a better time than ever to remind your clients of the importance of giving. There’s a reason so many holiday films revolve around the spirit of generosity. That’s because philanthropy starts at home. When family units find ways to give back to the community, they ...
Blog | October 4, 2020
Appreciated stock, anyone?
Yes, 2020’s stock market has been a rollercoaster, but as you guide your clients into year-end, don’t forget the powerful benefits of giving appreciated securities to a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation. Now is the time to start helping your clients with tax planning. Remember, not all stock is down! ...
Blog | October 4, 2020
Individuals who are passionate about community causes are frequently also passionate advocates for candidates running for public office. According to the Pew Research Center, the percentage of Americans making political contributions has doubled in recent decades, from 6% in 1992 to 12% in 2016. By contrast, the portion of Americans giving money to charity remains ...
Blog | October 3, 2020
Now is the time to plan for the potential sunsetting of the Lifetime Gift and Estate Tax Exclusion. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2020, the lifetime gift and estate exclusion went from $5 million to $10 million (adjusted for inflation, it will be $11.58 million for individuals and $23.16 million for ...
Blog, In The News, News and Articles, Racial Equity Hub | October 1, 2020
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties announces it has retained executive search firm Spencer Stuart as the Foundation formally opens a national search for the successor to retiring President and CEO Brad Hurlburt. The firm will work in partnership with the Board’s Search Committee, led by the Foundation's ...
Blog, In The News, News and Articles, Racial Equity Hub | September 27, 2020
City's racial and ethnic equality task force members revealed
West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James revealed the names of those who will be a part of the city's new Racial and Ethnic Equality Task Force. The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is humbled and honored CEO Brad Hurlburt and Board Chair Julie ...