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Our staff is skilled in working with donors who have multi-faceted objectives and complex gift situations. As your partner in charitable giving we know that we can help you achieve a a three-way success:  for you, for your clients and for the community.

Convenience
Call or e-mail us about any aspect of charitable giving.  We are also glad to arrange a meeting, at your convenience and at a place of your choosing.

We understand that your clients sometimes prefer to remain anonymous and we are glad to work directly with you on their behalf. Many of our relationships with professional advisors begin this way. Feel free to call us to explore an option or discuss a client situation. Even if this does not result in a charitable gift through The Community Foundation, we want to hear from you. No question is too simple or complex for us. If we don't have the answer on hand we will find it for you.

Experience
We are experienced in customizing charitable giving opportunities to the needs of your client. We also understand how to help you communicate the benefits of a particular strategy, so that your clients make well-informed decisions they feel good about.  We are committed to helping your clients achieve their financial and charitable goals.

Many individuals, corporations, nonprofit agencies and organizations also decide to work with us because of our knowledge of local needs and our extensive experience in local problem solving. Call on us for assistance in establishing a grantmaking fund, selecting an investment strategy and setting up an effective grantmaking program.

Permanence
Our strong record of financial stewardship assures your clients that their charitable agenda will be met now and for generations to come. Our volunteer Board of Directors represents a cross-section of our community.  They work hard to maintain high donor confidence about proper management of charitable gifts. 

Economical
If each individual grantmaking fund operated independently and had to recreate our services on its own, the price tag would be enormous.  Instead, each of our funds shares the costs of an outstanding staff and excellent investment advisors. In a very real sense, each donor is backed by a staff who cares about them and their needs.

We sincerely want to be your partner in meeting the charitable giving needs of your clients. If you have questions or want to arrange a meeting with our staff, please click here to contact us for more information.
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IRA gift supports fund celebrate the arts
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Martha Moore Sykes made a difference for the arts community she loves, by setting up the Martha Moore Sykes Fund for the Arts with an IRA gift. Grants from this component fund of the Community Foundation benefit organizations that are promoting arts and culture at the grassroots level and working to provide access to the arts to all members of the community. more

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