When the market is volatile, investment experts will tell you to keep your emotions out of your decisions and stay the course. But for many, charitable giving is inherently emotional. Stories of those in need tug at our heartstrings, and as the market turns downward, our communities’ needs grow. So it’s critical that we can access donor-advised fund assets to …
Jeremy Tennenbaum, senior nonprofit strategist at Vanguard, recently sat down for an insightful conversation with Nicole Stuke, Philanthropic Advisor at Greater Horizons. The pair discuss current challenges and trends impacting philanthropy today and Jeremy shares advice and predictions for what the future of giving looks like. Who’s Who in the Q&A? Philanthropic Advisor Nicole Stuke works with nonprofits to help …
We see a significant uptick in our donors’ grants to charities during the winter holiday season, usually after Thanksgiving. It’s called “The Giving Season” for a reason. Nonprofits send out year-end reminders to make donations, and our donors respond generously. But…why wait? Because you made the smart decision to organize your giving using a donor-advised fund, you can make grants …
Greater Horizons’ work is centered in serving donors and our goal is to provide an easy and joyful giving experience. Our online donor portal is an important piece of that experience where donors can view their fund activity in a modern, user-friendly setting. For donors who utilize the online donor portal, here are seven ways to maximize your online giving …
When you’re ready to open a new donor-advised fund, scholarship fund, or any other kind of charitable fund at Greater Horizons, one of the first things you’ll be asked to do is come up with a name for your fund. For some, this is one of the most enjoyable aspects of setting up a fund. For others, it may be …
Philanthropists and humanitarians around the globe are watching the unfolding crisis in Ukraine as a result of Russia’s invasion earlier this week. The Center for Disaster Philanthropy, the leading expert in helping donors maximize their impact in response to domestic and global disasters, has shared the following information: “Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assaults on multiple cities in Ukraine began overnight …
Successor advisors are important in continuing your charitable legacy beyond your lifetime. Whitney Hosty, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, answers your questions about the role of successor advisors. Q: What is a successor advisor? A: Successor advisors are the individuals from whom our staff will take direction about your charitable fund when you are no longer able to do so, particularly regarding …
“What happens when I die?” On an esoteric level, financial advisors cannot answer that question for their clients. However, they can in terms of their clients’ charitable legacies. If you have clients to whom philanthropy has been, is or will be important, a conversation needs to be had about building charitable giving into their legacy plans. Building trusted relationships with …
A new year offers a moment to consider the past and dream of the future. What are you dreaming about and how might your philanthropy change in 2022? You might consider the following questions when setting your philanthropic intentions for 2022: What excites and inspires you? What are the missions and organizations that align most closely with the values most …
Families and friends are preparing to gather with their loved ones to celebrate upcoming holidays, some for the first time in a long while. Whether your family is prompted to dig deeper in conversation after spending time apart, or you’re looking for a way to further your discussion at the dinner table, check out these resources about family philanthropy: Listen: …
