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Increasing our Impact

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

How can we maximize our charitable impact? That’s a question that consumes considerable time in the philanthropic world. Whether it’s an individual donor, a family foundation, corporate giving program, major national foundation, or community foundation, we all want to know. What can we do to ensure that our charitable dollars are put to the best use – and make the…

The Kids are alright…next generation leadership and the DCF Youth Philanthropy Boards

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

One of the challenges of every generation is to ensure that succeeding generations are prepared to lead. Whether in our families, our schools, our workplaces, or in community groups, we should all be attentive to inspiring and encouraging new leadership. At the DCF, one way to watch that work in action is our Youth Philanthropy Boards. And if you’ve ever…

Remembering Mort, Helen, and Steve

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

Philanthropy comes in many forms. It frequently involves financial giving, and giving of time. But even more, philanthropy – at its root – is about a love of humankind. In the past few months, Delaware has lost at least three great philanthropists. All of them have touched people – thousands of people – with their leadership, passion, and indeed their…

Inspiration

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

I hardly know where to begin. For the first time ever, community foundations from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico held a summit in Mexico City last week – to discuss common concerns and strategies, and how we can work together. My mind is overflowing with inspiration ideas, questions and plans. Following are three projects which have fired my imagination. Community…

Year-End Giving. It’s different this year.

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

Getting a few dollars knocked of your tax bill probably isn’t the main reason you give to charity. If you’re like most of us, you give because you care about the health of children, about a clean environment, or great arts programming, because a neighbor asked you, because quality education is important. You give because you care about the quality…

#GivingEveryday

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

Giving Tuesday is behind us. But everyday Giving is still with us. America’s social sector is a wondrous thing – fueled by generosity of time, talent, spirit, and money. In the midst of the giving season, between our day of thanks and the giving holidays, I find inspiration everywhere – from the people who mentor students, who serve meals to…

The tax bill and charitable giving…not a pretty picture

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

The following is an op-ed that ran in today’s NewsJournal. It is a combined effort from Sheila Bravo, president of DANA, Cynthia Pritchard, president of Philanthropy Delaware, and Michelle Taylor, president of United Way of Delaware, and me. * * * * Charitable deduction is vital for nonprofits: Delaware Voice by Stuart Comstock-Gay, Sheila Bravo, Cynthia Pritchard and Michelle Taylor…

My Civic Engagement Conundrum

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

I am faced with a conundrum. Every day, I am presented with incredible stories about civic engagement, voluntarism, financial generosity and passion for community. Every day, I get to interact with people who make our communities the best they can be, by working for great arts programs, a clean environment, shelter for the homeless, great education, inclusion, and an end…

Tax Reform and Philanthropy – a Caution

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

Whatever you think about tax reform, I urge you to consider the impact on philanthropy, our nonprofit organizations, and our civic sector as a whole. As we all know, this week’s broadly outlined tax proposals may change completely by next week. Even so, reform discussions have been floating around long enough behind the scenes to raise serious concerns. The charitable…

Statement on Charlottesville

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Allison Levine | 0 Comments

There is much to say about America’s continuing challenge around race and hate, and once again, violence. But for now, simple clarity seems the best beginning. With that, DCF offers the following statement on the recent issues. At the Delaware Community Foundation, we believe that quality of life is best when all of our neighbors have fair opportunities to thrive…

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