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Gift planning insights to build a plan for your future

The Gift Planning Blueprints blog offers planning insights, charitable giving news and stories of inspiration to help you plan for your future.

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As the possibility of a recession looms, there has been a lot of uncertainty in virtually every sector of the current economic landscape, including that of philanthropy. Recent market volatility poses concern for many individuals in terms of their giving to the institutions and charitable organizations they love.   While nonprofit leaders consider creative strategies to […]

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As the year draws to a close, we wanted to share some tax-savvy opportunities to maximize your charitable gifts. Of course, please check with your financial advisor regarding any gift options!  Year-end giving strategies:    And it’s never too early to think about next tax year! The IRS recently announced several tax updates for 2025.  Qualified […]

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On April 24, 2016, everything changed for the May family.  Brooke May Taylor ’98 was driving in downtown Seattle when a city ambulance ran a red light, struck her car, and spun it into a traffic signal box and a tree.   Brooke suffered a traumatic brain injury that interrupted her career as an award-winning intellectual […]

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