The so-called “Peanut Butter Manifesto” written by a Yahoo! Executive in 2006 gave us a term that hasn’t worn thin yet. The “Peanut Butter Approach” is a derisive term used in business to describe spreading anything – money, energy, time – too far and too thin to be effective or useful.
The digital revolution has affected nearly every activity we engage in. Philanthropy is no exception. Although sophisticated tech solutions have been slower to reach the nonprofit world than some other sectors, their arrival was inevitable. Today, they can help make charitable giving a simp …
The Growing Role of Philanthropy in Wealth Planning People today are more interested than ever in finding ways to align their long-term financial goals and their personal values. According to a report from the consultancy Altrata, charitable contributions from ultra-high net worth individua …
Tom Fridrich, JD, CLU, ChFC®, Manager and Senior Wealth Planner Giving something you own to someone else. It’s a simple, human act – one that seems like it shouldn’t take too much planning to do it correctly. But when does gifting become a tax issue? What do you need to consider about gifti …
Have you thought about your legacy? We highly recommend that you appoint a trusted family member or friend as your power of attorney (POA), giving them the ability to help with your financial or health needs, should an unfortunate event occur in your life.
There are many options for charitable giving, including simple one-time gifts or annual checks to your favorite causes. But you might consider increasing your impact by setting up a structured, long-term philanthropic plan such as an endowment. What Is an Endowment? An endowment is a por …
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