Philanthropic Impact

 

Information and Resources for our Philanthropic Partners

Big and small, there is something for every giver

As your 2026 fundraising and donor stewardship efforts begin in earnest, it’s worth focusing on developing specific strategies for high-income and affluent donors on one hand, and entry-level donors on...

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FAQs: Charitable giving considerations for 2026 and beyond

It’s a new year, and it is not lost on estate planning attorneys, financial advisors, and CPAs that the dawn of 2026 brings several changes to tax laws that could...

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Year-End Deadlines and Planning

As you plan your charitable contributions in the weeks ahead, please note the following important information for year-end gifts and grants. Grants from your Donor Advised Fund Please submit all...

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Donor Advised Funds: A Strategic Step Toward Lasting Impact

At the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, we often meet people who are surprised to learn just how many options they have when it comes to charitable giving. Whether it’s...

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Philanthropy advising? Yes, we do that!

Recently, several attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors have shared with us that affluent clients have begun to ask for guidance far beyond traditional estate, tax, and investment matters. For example,...

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Generational philanthropy: Tips for structure, success, and impact

Recently, we’ve heard from several advisors that they are beginning to observe more instances of conflict in family philanthropy among their clients. In particular, it seems that clients who strive...

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Good news about donor-advised funds

Understandably, nonprofits often worry that donor-advised funds may delay or diminish their donors’ contributions. In reality, though, donor-advised funds can be very helpful to boost financial support for your mission....

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Engaging corporate donors in the OBBBA era

The dust is settling on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025. Charities are beginning to wrap their arms around the new law’s...

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Legislative Update: One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1, (“OBBBA”) the 2025 budget reconciliation bill, signed into law on July 4, 2025, implements major changes to the federal charitable contribution tax...

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OBBBA will require individuals, corporations to be more strategic with charitable giving

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), H.R. 1, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, implements major changes to the federal charitable contribution tax regime for...

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