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Welcome to the YVCF Giving Strategies blog—your go-to resource for expert advice, insights, and actionable strategies on charitable giving. Whether you’re an individual philanthropist, a financial advisor, or a business looking to maximize your impact, this section provides you with the tools and knowledge needed to make informed giving decisions.

In this space, we explore various strategies that can help you effectively support causes that matter to you, while optimizing tax benefits and long-term impact. From personal giving plans to corporate philanthropy and legacy giving, our content offers practical advice to guide you through the philanthropic landscape. We also highlight best practices for donor-advised funds, family philanthropy, and the latest trends in corporate giving, empowering you to create a meaningful difference in the Yakima Valley and beyond.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your giving strategy or learn new approaches, our blog helps you navigate the complexities of giving to ensure your contributions leave a lasting legacy in the Valley.

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Maximize your impact with a charitable giving budget

6 Tips to help guide your giving when the market is tough, but community needs are high.

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What is an Endowment and How Does it Work?

Learn about the ins and outs of endowments in this comprehensive blog post. Discover what an endowment is, how it works, the different types of endowments, what it means to have an endowment, how endowments make money, the benefits of an endowment, and more. Get all your endowment questions answered.

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Invest in impact built on trust

Trust building, like all important elements of good relationships, takes time. To help bridge the challenges of power dynamics that can get in the way, philanthropists should seek out trusted networks and local partners that can help them discover culture and place, and help inform opportunities to more deeply connect.

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Level up family philanthropy at any age with these books

Family finance conversations—be they about budgeting or philanthropy—can occur anytime, and the younger the better to build a knowledge base. Accordingly, we offer a list of books suitable for all age ranges, and we've included the published descriptions, a few reviews and online links to purchase online at Inklings. We hope you and your family will discover new reading material to feed the lifelong learning and giving process.

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