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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…

Museums by Another Name…Community

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 4 Comments

We all look for community, with shared values and concern for one another, to provide meaning and joy in our lives. Community comes in many shapes and forms: churches, neighborhoods, service clubs, schools… and museums. This summer, my wife and I traveled a bit, and for no particular reason, found ourselves in a number of museums – some of them…

Charitable Tax Deduction Needs to be Preserved

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 1 Comments

We have not traditionally weighed in on policy issues, but we are deeply concerned about the current proposal to eliminate deductibility of contributions on Delaware taxes. Anything that discourages philanthropy undermines this spirit of generosity, which is fundamental for the common good. HB240 – currently being considered in Dover – would eliminate the charitable deduction option. At a time when…

Wilmington’s Got it Going On

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 2 Comments

The future of Wilmington is bright. There are many ways to think about quality of life. Those of you who see my blogs regularly know I am particularly interested in broad indicators of social capital. Do we trust each other? Do we engage with each other? Do we participate in public life? Which is why we should all be terribly…

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