Fundraising checklist: Many assets make great gifts
The Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is creating quite the buzz in the nonprofit sector! Through a QCD, a donor who has reached the age [...]
Preparing for the future: It’s easier with an endowment
The gold standard for many nonprofits whose missions are critical to our society is the ability to provide reliable services to the people who [...]
Hello “Legacy IRA”: How the new laws can help grow your endowment
On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the long-awaited legislation known as SECURE 2.0 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of [...]
Year-end reminders for your donors
Encourage donors to review their stock holdings Even though 2022’s rough stock market may still be a concern, late-year rallies may help. Chances are [...]
Building your endowment: Is it time to get creative?
The Winona Community Foundation is committed to helping nonprofit organizations in our community identify savvy ways to inspire donors to make endowment gifts, especially [...]
Quick tips and updates for nonprofits
Rising interest rates and charitable gift annuities–a winning combination? Clearly, your donors’ charitable giving priorities are impacted by interest rates. Charitable components of your [...]
The power of an agency fund
Frequently, an organization’s board of directors is at a loss when it comes to growing an endowment, structuring and accepting gifts of real estate [...]
Protecting your organization’s future in challenging times
During periods of economic uncertainty, a charitable organization’s board of directors may ask more questions about the most effective ways to grow the organization’s [...]
