Often when we consider charitable giving, we first think of giving cash or stock. Yet, for many philanthropists, the bulk of their wealth lies in other types of assets, like investments in real estate or private businesses. Sometimes, grassroots or smaller charities aren’t equipped to receive gifts of appreciated assets. This is where donor-advised funds can shine, allowing philanthropists to …
Greater Horizons Offers Flexible and Secure Solutions for Cryptocurrency Donations
A rapidly growing alternative to traditional monetary and banking systems, cryptocurrency is now finding its place in the philanthropic world. Foundations and other nonprofits are implementing new solutions to be able to accept and leverage cryptocurrency donations. Greater Horizons is part of this movement, able to help cryptocurrency donors achieve their philanthropic goals in a flexible and secure way. What …
For Attorneys: Establishing a Philanthropic Legacy through Donor-Advised Funds
Estate planning attorneys have a number of resources available to help clients achieve their charitable goals after they’ve passed. Among the tools available, a donor-advised fund with a documented grantmaking plan is an excellent option for clients to forge a lasting legacy of generosity that extends to future generations. We can help your clients extend their charitable goals beyond their …
Financial Advisors: Donor-Advised Funds for Charitable Clients
From major life transitions to the small moments in between, financial advisors can be there for every step along the way. Many clients lean on financial advisors to seek guidance in growing their wealth for personal life experiences, but also to use it to better the world around them. Among the different types of charitable investment accounts available, donor-advised funds …
Insights from the 2024 National Study on Donor-Advised Funds
While donor-advised funds have been around since the 1930s, they have recently become the fastest-growing charitable vehicle in the United States, and the Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative (DAFRC) is at the forefront of leading efforts to study them. The DAFRC aims to help improve best practices and broaden the understanding of how donor-advised funds work in the charitable giving landscape. The …
How You Can Give with Your IRA: Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you’re stepping into retirement, you might be asking yourself, “What’s next?” Many donors we meet at Greater Horizons already have their answer. They’re pivoting from their working years to their giving years. Some might establish a donor-advised fund. Others dedicate more time to volunteering. Those who are at least 70 ½ years old have another option, as they may …
Embracing Authentic and Intentional Giving in 2024
Late in 2023, Merriam-Webster announced that their word of the year was “authentic.” According to Merriam-Webster, the term had an increase in searches “driven by stories and conversations about AI, celebrity culture, identity, and social media.” Perhaps people were inspired to become more authentic because of the significant events and cultural moments that shaped 2023. While we can’t know what …
Wealth Advisors: There’s Still Time to Help Your Clients Give in 2023
When it comes to financial planning, the relationship between wealth advisors and their clients can extend deeper than money. As the architect and partner in your clients’ financial journeys, you can also support your clients’ vision of the future for themselves, their loved ones and their legacies through their philanthropy. One vehicle you can recommend to your clients is a …
Ready, Set, Give: Getting Started with Your Donor-Advised Fund
If you have recently opened a donor-advised fund at Greater Horizons or are eager to learn more about the opportunities that come with your fund, this blog post is for you! By opening a donor-advised fund, you have unlocked a world of possibilities and advantages that will amplify your philanthropic impact. We like to break down the donor-advised fund process into three simple …
Spark Conversations About Generosity This Giving Season
December is often filled with feelings of hope, gratitude and kindness to others. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the role everyone can play in making the world a better place. For us at Greater Horizons, December also means “The Giving Season” is in full swing, which is a time when we help many philanthropists set up new donor-advised …