Current Issue

Winter 2008
Increasing the Support of Charitable Causes (PDF)
We interview a Gift Fund donor and the new Chairman Scott Bergeson to hear about what inspires them to give and how they support their favorite charitable causes. Also, a new study reveals that millions of American households have the potential to increase their charitable giving by donating non-cash assets.

Archives

The issues below contain material that was current as of the date of publication.

Summer 2007
The Gift Fund Celebrates 15 Years of Giving (PDF)
We've compiled some of the best articles from past issues, along with updates that highlight our new investment pools and guidance about grants to supporting organizations. Long-time Gift Fund donors and newer donors alike can benefit from timeless information on timely topics.

Spring 2007
New Website at CharitableGift.org (PDF)
Many of the changes to the Gift Fund website were inspired by you — our donors. This issue of The Benefactor highlights some of the new types of content, education, tools and resources that have been added to help you give more simply and effectively.

Fall 2006
Strategic Giver: Evaluating Charities (PDF)
Your gifts are investments in the future of the institutions and causes you care about. With 1.5 million nonprofit organizations from which to choose, this issue of The Benefactor offers some guidelines on how to select charities that share your charitable vision and support your philanthropic goals.

Summer 2006
Strategic Giver: Smart Giving Makes a Difference (PDF)
Reaching for the checkbook may be the easiest way to contribute to the Gift Fund. But, when you think beyond cash contributions, you have the potential to ultimately recommend larger grants to the causes you care about most, and take advantage of a larger tax deduction.

Winter 2006
Strategic Giver: New Year, New Intentions (PDF)
One longtime donor discusses how a New Year's charitable resolution may reaffirm your philanthropic priorities and help enable you to give more effectively throughout the year. Also, some commonly asked questions regarding the Gift Fund's grant recommendation guidelines are answered.

Fall 2005
In Focus: When Disaster Strikes, Donors Respond (PDF)
This issue examines how short- and long-term charitable giving strategies can sustain your commitment to making a lasting difference. Also featured is an interview with David L. Giunta, the Gift Fund's new president.

Summer 2005
Strategic Giver: Skilled Volunteering (PDF)
This issue suggests ways professionals can make unique contributions to charitable causes by applying specialized expertise to their volunteer work. Also, the Gift Fund introduces a new trustee, Anna Spangler Nelson.

Spring 2005
In Focus: Disaster Relief's Second Stage (PDF)
Experts discuss what happens – and what needs to happen – in the crucial months and years following a natural disaster. Also examined are charitable giving trends of 2004, as well as potential challenges to overcome in 2005.

Winter 2004
Strategic Giver: Choosing Charities (PDF)
This issue offers suggestions and tools to help you identify and research nonprofit organizations that are right for you and for your charitable mission. Also featured is a breakdown of IRS Form 990, the tax form filed by most public charities.