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Clients who Win the Lottery - A How to for Charitable Giving

04 October 2011 | In

What do you do if a client, or if someone comes to you, who has won the lottery? Read more about how they could deal with all the charitable requests and how a simple structure could be a great step to help the people involved...

A quarter of philanthropists set up trusts ‘for involvement and control’

30 September 2011 | In

More than a quarter of philanthropists who set up their own trusts do so because they want involvement and control over the use of their money, according to new UK findings from the research consultancy Factary. Though not specified in the report, it is probably fair to say that the same factors can apply to people who set up Donor Advised Funds at community foundations. Factary interviewed more than 100 founders of grant-making organisations over the past year.

Philanthropy in Accountancy Plus Magazine

26 September 2011 | In

The Autumn 2011 edition of The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland's magazine 'Accountancy Plus' features an article on philanthropy with a special focus for accountants and how and when it relates to their clients. See pg 28 in the magazine at the link http://bit.ly/rilzpf

Calling on Solicitors for the Best Will in the World Week

09 September 2011 | In

Legacy Promotion Ireland is a coalition of over 60 charities in Ireland including The Community Foundation. They raise public awareness of the importance of making a will and leaving charitable bequests. See http://www.mylegacy.ie It is well documented that many people like leaving a legacy, whether it is an entire estate or a modest sum, to benefit others after they have gone. On September 13th 2011 a new campaign was launched encouraging people to visit their local solicitor during the week commencing Monday 17th October to have a will drawn up or changed and to consider leaving a legacy to their favourite charity. Read on to see how solicitors can help.

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