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  • News
  • June 16, 2020

Edward Jones contributes $1.2 million to civil rights groups

The company also announced a five-part plan to address racism, which includes an analysis of home office employees' pay

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Crisis can be a catalyst to clarify goals, create sustainable impact

While charitable giving will remain an ongoing need, now is also the time for more robust legacy and generational wealth transfer planning

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3 Questions: Encouraging compassion and contributions

Zac Larson of IntentGen talks about mobilizing clients to support the Chicago community

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  • News
  • April 24, 2020

For charitable givers, CARES Act offers big tax breaks

The coronavirus recovery bill allows for the full deduction of your donation up to your adjusted gross income

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  • News
  • March 20, 2020

Planners offer pro bono services amid market crash, COVID-19

The Financial Planning Association has launched a directory of CFPs who are volunteering their services

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  • News
  • March 17, 2020

Creative Planning donates $1 million to food charity

Gift to food bank intended to help families struggling due to COVID-19 crisis

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  • News
  • December 20, 2019

A smarter take on philanthropy

These philanthropists are changing their approach to charity to ensure a bigger impact

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  • News
  • October 3, 2018

Super-rich are piling up wealth in black-box charities

Money flowing into donor-advised funds far outstrips grants being made from the funds.

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Some people donate for love, others for money, says research

Charities may be able to use these insights into the reasons that different people give.

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  • November 26, 2013

Advisers falling short when it comes to talking philanthropy with clients: Survey

Though most advisers do address giving, many clients walk away unsatisfied

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  • October 20, 2013

Giving talk: Go holistic

Want to engage your clients and pave the way for a long-lasting relationship? Try discussing their philanthropic goals.

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  • October 13, 2013

Community Leadership Awards deadline extended

Through April 28, nominate an adviser who is dedicated to making the world a better place.

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  • September 16, 2012

Memorable memorials

Clients looking to establish a financial memorial in the name of a loved one should set a goal…

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  • September 16, 2012

Memorable memorials

Clients looking to establish a financial memorial in the name of a loved one should set a goal…

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  • September 16, 2012

Memorable memorials

Clients looking to establish a financial memorial in the name of a loved one should set a goal…

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  • September 9, 2012

Political giving by the rich

Extremely rich Republicans are less charitable than extremely rich Democrats but slightly more inclined to contribute to political…

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Kony video offers lesson in donor due diligence

A video about a ruthless Ugandan warlord that has outraged millions of viewers in the past two weeks…

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  • April 24, 2012

Charitable incentives at risk

As lawmakers consider how to attack tax reform and debt reduction, the way that charitable gifts and deductions are treated is in the cross hairs.

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  • October 5, 2011

<i>InvestmentNews</i>, Invest in Others present adviser leadership awards

A special group of financial advisers who have demonstrated exceptional charitable leadership were honored last Wednesday at the fifth annual Community Leadership Awards

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How tax changes are boosting gift fund donations

The tax deal reached in December by congressional leaders and the Obama administration is fueling a boost in donations into donor-advised funds.