Growing Capacity at Mission: St. Louis
Founded seventeen years ago by Executive Director, Josh Wilson, Mission: St. Louis exists to empower individuals for social and economic growth through relationship and opportunity. At its core is the belief that poverty is addressed at the individual level, with dignity at the center. Josh explained, “We want to remove barriers to ensure that people can flourish.”
Charitable planning can help ease client procrastination
Procrastination is a drain in ways that go far deeper than the incomplete task itself. We know this intellectually, but it can be so hard to break the procrastination habit. It seems that the more daunting the task, the harder it is to tackle.
Closely-held stock is having a moment
Giving stock is an important strategy for any private business owner to explore. Not only can these gifts help implement a business succession plan that calls for transferring the business to the next generation if that is your client’s goal, but gifts of stock can also help your business owner client achieve charitable goals and avoid estate tax.
Looking ahead: Charitable planning techniques on the horizon
The team at YouthBridge Community Foundation of Greater St. Louis keeps a finger on the pulse of current events and legal developments that could impact the way you work with your charitable clients. Below are three notable items that you’ll likely want to keep in mind this fall.
August 2024
Celebrating National Nonprofit Day – August 17 • Reminder: Gateway Children’s Charity Grant Application closes August 16 • Now Accepting Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship Applications • Counting pennies: How to counsel frugal yet charitable clients • Charitable giving helps parents pass wealth to children • … More →
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