5 Family Philanthropy Lessons from Susan Schoenfeld
The hardest questions in family wealth aren’t financial — they’re human. How much do you tell your children about the family’s wealth, and when? How do you raise kids who...
Information and Resources for our Philanthropic Partners
Jun 22nd 2026
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...
Jan 7th 2026
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...
Jan 7th 2026
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...
Oct 8th 2025
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,...
Oct 15th 2025
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...
Oct 8th 2025
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....
Oct 6th 2025
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...
Oct 6th 2025
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...
Oct 6th 2025
Advancing your purpose: Considerations for a philanthropic retirement
If you’ve recently retired, you may still be figuring out the ideal balance of activities. If you’ve been retired for several years, you might still be trying to figure it...
Jul 24th 2025