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Read about our collective, collaborative work to build a just and vibrant Sacramento region with philanthropy.
Author: Vasey Coman
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When Love & Giving Grow Together
Read more: When Love & Giving Grow TogetherDonna and Brian’s unexpected love story led to a shared approach to philanthropy rooted in generosity, simplicity, and growing impact together.
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Charitable Fund Types, Including Staff Favorites
Read more: Charitable Fund Types, Including Staff FavoritesFlexibility. Focus. Long-term impact. Different fund types support different goals.
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How Life Insurance Can Support Your Charitable Giving
Read more: How Life Insurance Can Support Your Charitable GivingLearn how life insurance can play a meaningful role in your charitable and estate planning goals.
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Local Donors Award $22.2M in 2025
Read more: Local Donors Award $22.2M in 2025In 2025, local generosity resulted in $22.2 million awarded to support nonprofits and students.
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Tax Updates and Thoughtful Giving Strategies
Read more: Tax Updates and Thoughtful Giving StrategiesHere’s how new tax laws in 2026 may affect your charitable giving — and how we are poised to help.
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Nine Grants Support Youth Performing Arts
Read more: Nine Grants Support Youth Performing ArtsMore than $40,000 awarded to performing arts programs across our region.
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Nonprofit Registration Open for Big Day of Giving 2026
Read more: Nonprofit Registration Open for Big Day of Giving 2026Local nonprofits can register to participate in the Sacramento region’s annual giving day.
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Scholarships Available That Open Doors
Read more: Scholarships Available That Open DoorsStudents throughout the Sacramento region are invited to apply for more than 40 open scholarships.
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Funding Helps Four Nonprofits, Their Way
Read more: Funding Helps Four Nonprofits, Their WayFlexible funding helps four nonprofits strengthen the work they do for youth and families.
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Impact Newsletter: Fall 2025
Read more: Impact Newsletter: Fall 2025Over $300,000 in grant funding marks the launch of community-led efforts to support youth in Del Paso Heights.
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Rare But Powerful Charitable Exits
Read more: Rare But Powerful Charitable ExitsFamiliarize yourself with the benefits of donating closely-held business interests.
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Bread and Butter Strategy: QCDs for Clients 70½ and Older
Read more: Bread and Butter Strategy: QCDs for Clients 70½ and OlderAdvisors are leveraging QCDs to meet clients’ financial and charitable goals amid evolving legislation.
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Donor Advised Funds: Flexible, Tax-Friendly, and Just the Beginning
Read more: Donor Advised Funds: Flexible, Tax-Friendly, and Just the BeginningDonor Advised Funds offer flexibility for managing charitable giving and achieving philanthropic goals effectively.
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Survey Reveals Demand for Advocacy Training
Read more: Survey Reveals Demand for Advocacy TrainingMost nonprofit leaders express interest in advocacy skill-building, according to our recent survey.
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$130,000 For Emergency Food Funding
Read more: $130,000 For Emergency Food FundingActivating the Foundation’s emergency relief fund is helping local food banks meet urgent needs.