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Charity and your IRA

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

This is a modified version of a column that was printed in the Oct 16 issue of the Delaware Business Times. *** Being generous with our money is one of the great joys in life. Whether we’re giving to help communities ravaged by natural disasters, local schoolchildren, for environmental cleanup, arts programs or any other passion, giving helps make our…

about the American Dream … book circles and a talk

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

I want to believe in the American Dream. I want to embrace the idea that with hard work and diligence, and a little help from others, we can all succeed and thrive. I want to stand behind the idea that wherever you are from, you can come here and you will have a chance to live a good life. I…

Field of Interest Funds: Hitting the Target, Now and Forever

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 0 Comments

Here is another post about working with DCF, and why it can be a great way to achieve charitable goals…this one describes the Field of Interest fund. * * * We all have passions that drive us, that occupy a space in our heart and motivate us to improve the world. One way to address those passions – and invest…

Donor Advised Funds at the DCF: Make a Difference that Lasts Longer than the Latest App

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Stuart Comstock-Gay | 1 Comments

I usually write in my blog about trends and activities in Delaware and the country. But with this blog, and some others to come, I am going to explain a bit more why working with the DCF can be a great way to achieve their charitable goals…in this blog, I talk about Donor Advised Funds at the DCF. * *…

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…

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