Love local causes? The Wayne County Foundation is the place 

Love local causes? The Wayne County Foundation is the place 

Most of your philanthropic clients likely support a wide variety of charities year after year. The causes they support represent a range of motivations, including personal experience, a role as a volunteer or board member, family tradition, or alignment with values...
Want happy clients? Talk about charitable giving

Want happy clients? Talk about charitable giving

Over the years, more than a handful of attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors have shared with the Foundation team that their happiest clients are those who’ve incorporated charitable giving into their estate and financial plans. Whether or not you believe this...
Playing the long game: Plan ahead in 2025

Playing the long game: Plan ahead in 2025

Your clients (and you!) may still be recovering from a hectic end to 2024, but don’t let that stop you from helping families get a jump on their charitable planning for 2025.  As compelling as year-end giving may be, even more compelling are the reasons for...
The Election Won’t Immediately Change Tax Laws

The Election Won’t Immediately Change Tax Laws

Many eyes are on the election aftermath seeking clues about what might happen to the tax laws. Of particular interest is the much-analyzed sunset of the higher estate tax exemption, scheduled for the end of 2025 absent intervening legislation. “Absent intervening...