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Kitsap Community Foundation
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Estate tax exemption sunset: A broken record you need to know
Learn about the impending changes to the estate tax exemption and how to prepare your donors for potential impacts on their estate planning.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Self-made: Charitable motivations of do-it-yourself millionaires
Learn how self-made millionaires approach philanthropy and discover strategies to engage them in growing your endowment fund at KCF.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Fundraising: Stack the stats in your favor
The Giving USA report reveals key trends in charitable giving. Learn how KCF can help strengthen your nonprofit's fundraising efforts.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Trends worth watching
Monitor trends impacting charitable giving with KCF. Ensure donor intent and mission alignment across generations. Reach out for support!


Kitsap Community Foundation
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Your endowment: Helpful language to engage donors
KCF helps you explain endowments to donors, showcasing how their gifts ensure long-term support for your mission. Reach out for guidance.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Doubling down: Summer development tips
Summer is key for stewardship and fundraising, especially for establishing endowment gifts and complex charitable giving structures.


Kitsap Community Foundation
May 6, 20242 min read
Plant your roots this spring
This spring we are helping you plant your roots with free templates and sample text to use in your estate planning campaign.


Kitsap Community Foundation
May 6, 20242 min read
Reminders about non-cash and non-marketable gifts
It's easy for donors to forget about benefits of giving long-term, publicly-traded securities to support your organization's mission.


Kitsap Community Foundation
May 6, 20242 min read
"Planned Giving": Do your donors get it?
It's common practice for fundraisers and philanthropy professionals to use the term "planned giving," but do your donors know what you mean?


Kitsap Community Foundation
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Giving may be on the upswing
Good news! Despite what some people viewed as a softening in charitable giving over the last couple of years, philanthropy now appears...


Kitsap Community Foundation
Apr 24, 20245 min read
Planned giving playbook: Undeveloped land launches a legacy
The KCF team provides a detailed example of how a complex gift comes to life and how you and your team can seize the opportunity.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Mar 19, 20242 min read
Your endowment fund: A primer for your board of directors
Explore key points to include in your next endowment update to your board of directors.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Mar 19, 20241 min read
How donor-advised funds help charities stay afloat
Explore the influence of donor-advised funds on philanthropy and how KCF facilitates charitable giving.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Mar 19, 20242 min read
Jumpstart endowment growth with donors’ gifts of stock
Unlock the power of stock donations to boost your organization's fundraising. Learn why donors often overlook this tax-effective strategy.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 23, 20241 min read
KCF Announcement - Introducing Yvonne Rivera, our new Accounting Manager
Welcome Yvonne Rivera, our new Accounting Manager! With 22 years in Kitsap's nonprofit sector, she's a passionate addition to our team.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 23, 20241 min read
KCF Announcement - Staff Update
We are excited to welcome Lillian Xie in new role. Spread the word about our open position!


Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 12, 20242 min read
What’s worth noting
Explore nonprofit trends: events are back, wealth transfer strategies, and cause marketing insights for endowment growth.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 12, 20242 min read
More love for your endowment
Valentine’s Day itself is an opportunity to truly reflect on “long term” commitments like endowments.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 12, 20243 min read
QCDs: Five questions your donors may be asking
Here are answers to the questions donors might ask you about QCDs so that your team can be prepared to answer them.


Kitsap Community Foundation
Jan 18, 20242 min read
FAQs to ring in the new year
New years bring new questions, here are a few answers to ring in 2024.
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