Scholarship Fund Created by The Hinman Dental Meeting Board of Trustees
In discussions with their financial manager at Henssler Financial, the leadership team at the Hinman Dental Society learned that a scholarship fund created through Cobb Community Foundation would be the right choice to maximize their ability to give more scholarships. …
Scholarship Created Honoring Olivia Kate Pugh’s Life
In Honor of Olivia’s life, her parents have created the Olivia Kate Pugh Strength and Shield Scholarship. The name is derived from Psalm 28:7, a guide to Olivia’s life and a foundation for how she viewed the world.
“She believed …
CNP Grant Winners Announced
In mid-December, CCF announced five CNP (Certified Nonprofit Credential) Grants in the amount of $1,700 each were awarded to Lyrika Holmes from Artz for the Harp Corporation, Amber Jones from Serenade Heights, Laurie Ann Wong from Reflections of Trinity, Stephanie …
Planned giving pointers
As you’ve chatted over the years with the professionals working at your favorite nonprofits, you’ve likely heard the term “planned giving.” You may have even wondered what the term means–even if you have already structured so-called “planned gifts” to support …
Tax law twists and turns: Five developments impacting charitable giving
2023 was a busy year! We understand that charitable giving topics may not always be at the top of your reading list. That’s why we’re here! The team at Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) is committed to keeping you up-to-date on …
Unrestricted giving, the trust factor, and why it matters to your clients
The gifts Americans give to charity every year provide critical support for more than a million organizations that are helping sustain the quality of life in our communities. Philanthropy equates to 2% of GDP–that’s a little more than the home …
Big gifts, bullish portfolios, and kids who move away
If you’re not talking about charitable giving with your high net-worth clients, 2024 is the year to start doing it! Recent studies show that 85.1% of affluent households give to charity. Certainly many of your clients are among them.
Take …
Welcome Ray & Sharon Thomas Family Fund: A Family with a Passion for Giving and Community Involvement
CCF Board member Ray Thomas and wife Sharon recently opened a Donor-Advised Fund to underscore their commitment to giving back to their Cobb community. Their family has a passion for charitable giving, and we sat down to talk with them …
Your donor-advised fund: Think “hub,” not “autopilot”
Perhaps you established a donor-advised fund at Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) years ago, or you set up a donor-advised fund more recently. Or maybe you are considering establishing a donor-advised fund at the community foundation this year to help you …
