Spotlight on Giving

Use This Tax Season to Plan Your Giving

APRIL 2026

Tax season tells you more than just what you owe. It also reveals opportunities to make smart decisions now that can improve your giving efficiency and next year’s taxes. While the numbers are still fresh, take the time to look closer and decide what type of charitable gift will best support your financial and philanthropic goals.

Spring Strategies for Your DAF

MARCH 2026

Spring cleaning often includes a reassessment of little-used items. Have you just forgotten to use them, or are they destined to be donated or thrown away? If you reassess your finances, you may realize that you haven’t been making good use of your donor-advised fund (DAF). Don’t let this important tool sit idle. Now is a great time to make a grant and make a difference.

Your IRA: A Versatile Giving Tool

February 2026

Claw hammers are built for two completely opposite functions—pounding in nails and pulling them out. That claw isn’t an afterthought, but some people never notice it until someone points it out to them. Your IRA also has two different functions—saving and giving. If you are age 70½ or older, you might consider shifting from tax-advantaged retirement savings to easy, strategic philanthropy.

Planning Your 2026 Charitable Impact

January 2026

January starts the year with a clean slate. In this time of renewal, many people set intentions and make plans for the year ahead. Few resolutions are as impactful as the decision to make a difference. Early gift planning helps you align your giving with your financial and charitable goals. For many people, it’s a good time to consider the benefits of donating appreciated stock.

Fast, Festive, and Tax‑Smart Giving

December 2025

Twinkling lights, warm gatherings, and a generosity of spirit. During this busy season of celebration and reflection, it’s common to pause, show appreciation for important work, and look for meaningful ways to make a difference. If you are a classic last-minute holiday shopper, have no fear! Here are three easy, powerful ways to make an immediate impact on our work.

The Gift of Gratitude

November 2025

Gratitude has a way of changing how we see the world. It centers us, even in the chaos of the season, and reminds us to pause and appreciate what matters most—family, purpose, and the chance to make the world a better place. At this time of year, we’re especially grateful for people like you, whose generosity strengthens our mission and changes lives in inspiring ways.

Choices that last: Ways to Leave a Legacy

OCTOBER 2025

Everyday choices shape our lives, but some decisions have the power to last far beyond us. Legacy giving is one of those decisions. Many assume it is just for the wealthy, when in fact, it is a simple way for anyone to make a difference. And while many assume legacy giving begins and ends with a will, some of the most meaningful gifts can be created with just a simple form and a little foresight.

Learn more about easy legacy gift options.

Meaningful Giving Benefits Us All

SEPTEMBER 2025

Have you ever reflected on the power of giving? Philanthropy is a vital force for positive change. The United Nations named September 5 as the International Day of Charity. This day is meant to encourage us all to consider why we give, what our contributions achieve, and how collective generosity can address humanity’s most pressing challenges.

Learn more about what your gifts can accomplish.

Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow

August 2025

Do you find yourself among the half of all Americans who do not have a will? Or do you have a will that you haven’t reviewed in years? This August, make it a priority to protect your assets, your family, and your legacy. And, while you do, consider including a few sentences that direct a future gift to us to support our meaningful work for generations.

Learn more about making or updating your will.