In the post-pandemic world, where we continue to redefine “normal” and when the number of employees working from home is at an all-time high, it is important to maintain company culture. It can be challenging to spark engagement for philanthropic work inside and outside of the workplace. Recently, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation hosted a Corporate Giving Network session …
A donor-advised fund is a charitable investment account that allows donors to organize and optimize their giving potential. Although donor-advised funds have been around since the 1930s, they have become the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States in recent years. Let’s explore four key benefits that make donor-advised funds at the Community Foundation a popular choice for individuals, …
Here at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, we regularly establish all types of charitable funds for individuals, families, companies and even charities. What’s the most popular charitable vehicle we encounter? It’s easily the donor-advised fund. These funds make up more than half of our assets and the majority of our annual contribution and grant totals. Our donors choose to …
