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Read about our collective, collaborative work to build a just and vibrant Sacramento region with philanthropy.
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More Than the Bottom Line
Read more: More Than the Bottom LineThese local businesses have built giving into their culture, and the whole region benefits.
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Bunching Charitable Gifts, Year-End, and Getting Ahead
Read more: Bunching Charitable Gifts, Year-End, and Getting AheadBunching is not the only technique to be aware of well before year-end!
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Building Your Brand: Moving From Charitable Transactions to Charitable Strategy
Read more: Building Your Brand: Moving From Charitable Transactions to Charitable StrategyBy working with the Foundation, you can leverage our nonprofit expertise and connections to help establish lasting client relationships that connect them to the causes they care about and make an impact in our community for years to come.
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Highs and Lows: Reminding Clients About Stock Gifts
Read more: Highs and Lows: Reminding Clients About Stock GiftsOur team works with gifts of appreciated securities every day and can help facilitate smooth transfers.
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Yolo County Grows Food for the World & More of It Is Reaching Home
Read more: Yolo County Grows Food for the World & More of It Is Reaching HomeA year into our investment in Yolo Food Bank, the results show what’s possible.
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The Sacramento Bee Holiday Drive Is Back to ‘Dream Big’ for Small Nonprofits
Read more: The Sacramento Bee Holiday Drive Is Back to ‘Dream Big’ for Small NonprofitsHow we’re helping The Sacramento Bee support three small nonprofits with reader-driven support.
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An Alternative to Private Family Foundations
Read more: An Alternative to Private Family FoundationsDonor Advised Funds and other charitable vehicles are smart options for families to consider.
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Learning From Loss
Read more: Learning From LossMeet one of our fundholders and learn what questions to ask now that can save you future heartache.
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What Capacity Building Looks Like
Read more: What Capacity Building Looks LikeIn Del Paso Heights, four nonprofits show what happens when you fund the work behind the work.
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CAFF Helps Family Farmers Thrive Through Every Season
Read more: CAFF Helps Family Farmers Thrive Through Every SeasonCAFF and the Foundation partner to deliver rapid relief to California family farmers
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First Responders Recognized at Annual Mee Awards
Read more: First Responders Recognized at Annual Mee AwardsFour firefighters and one police officer honored for acts of bravery
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Youth Are Telling Us What They Need
Read more: Youth Are Telling Us What They NeedWhat young people, parents, and community partners say will help kids two Sacramento neighborhoods thrive.
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Worth a Read
Read more: Worth a ReadKeeping up with the latest charitable planning trends can help advisors strengthen client relationships and maximize philanthropic impact.
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Business Succession Planning: Four Questions and One Word of Caution
Read more: Business Succession Planning: Four Questions and One Word of CautionAs business owners prepare for succession, early charitable planning can help align financial goals, family values, and community impact.
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Backdrop Required: Informing Your Work With Charitable Clients
Read more: Backdrop Required: Informing Your Work With Charitable ClientsAs philanthropy evolves, advisors who stay ahead of trends can deliver more meaningful guidance to charitable clients.