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A Great Idea
Thanks for creating Connected Philanthropy. We're all better if we can work together and collaborate. I like this as a new venue to share ideas and learn. Kent Kent C. Weimer, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® Director of Trusts, Estates and Gift Planning Parkland Foundation
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Naming Rights for a Capital Campaign
If you are building a new building, and using a capital campaign to fund it, what percentage of the total goal do you require as a donation for naming the building? Thanks! Kent
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Mind the GAP – how gift acceptance policies make you the superhero!
I recently wrote a blog that you may find interesting. If you don't have gift acceptance policies, you should. If you do, have you reviewed them recently and do you follow them? This is a quick and informative read. Community Foundations need a good GAP as well as any nonprofit. Thanks. Kent C. Weimer, Chartered Advisor in…
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Mind the GAP – how gift acceptance policies make you the superhero
I recently wrote a blog that you may find interesting. If you don't have gift acceptance policies, you should. If you do, have you reviewed them recently and do you follow them? This is a quick and informative read. Kent Kent C. Weimer, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® Director of Trusts, Estates and Gift Planning…
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Style of Governance
Organizations have different needs, ways to operate and varying styles of governance. I'm curious about the successes and dilemmas you realize from how your board operates. I was chair of the board of a national organization recently and we used the Carver style of governance. The board worked on ends and the staff were…
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Philanthropy and Federal Tax Legislation—A Look Around the Congressional Corner
In this article, two leading experts in philanthropy, Robert F. Sharpe, Jr. and Sandra Swirski address proposed tax changes that may significantly impact philanthropy. Are you talking to your donors about how tax changes and legislation will impact them? Some nonprofits have begun to see a silver lining in the current…
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Outlook for Philanthropic Planning 2021
We live in a different world. The events of the last 12 months are unprecedented. Take a look at this insightful article on philanthropy in the year ahead. Kent C. Weimer, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® Director of Trusts, Estates and Gift Planning Parkland Foundation
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The Pandemic and Philanthropy
Philanthropy has changed. Read this insightful white paper on the new realities we face. Encore is a consulting firm that helps philanthropic leaders welcome, engage and manage a changing environment. Encore’s team of consultants and associates have combined the benefit of their experience in combating the many obstacles…
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The Pandemic and Philanthropy
Philanthropy has changed. Read this insightful white paper on the new realities we face. Encore is a consulting firm that helps philanthropic leaders welcome, engage and manage a changing environment. Encore’s team of consultants and associates have combined the benefit of their experience in combating the many obstacles…
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Job Opportunity - Grant Writer - Parkland Health and Hospital System
Join our team of dedicated, talented and seasoned professionals to help overcome health care disparities in Dallas County. https://www.parklandcareers.com/job/Dallas-Grant-Writer-Parkland-Foundation-TX-75201/684445500/
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Job Opportunity - Grant Writer - Parkland Health and Hospital System
Join our team of dedicated, talented and seasoned professionals to help overcome health care disparities in Dallas County. https://www.parklandcareers.com/job/Dallas-Grant-Writer-Parkland-Foundation-TX-75201/684445500/
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Hello From Dallas
Hi, What a great site. I hope to learn much and discover new ideas. I"m the Director of Trusts, Estates and Gift Planning for Parkland Foundation, the charitable arm of Parkland Hospital. I'm also both humbled and proud to be the board chair of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners. Thanks to @KaraAdams for…
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Surviving a pandemic and a recession
I"m proud to serve on the Leadership Institute of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners. At a recent virtual meeting there was extensive discussion about the hundreds of small colleges and thousands of nonprofits that will go out of business in the current environment. It then turned around to a robust…
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Connecting with donors
I"m curious what people are doing to connect with their donors while we are all working from home. Kent C. Weimer, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® Director of Trusts, Estates and Gift Planning Parkland Foundation Chair, National Association of Charitable Gift Planners
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Hello From Sunny Dallas Texas
Hello y'all, Thanks to Foundant for creating this community to encourage dialogue and inquiry. Thanks to @KaraAdams for inviting me to join. I'm the director of trusts estate and gift planning for Parkland Foundation. We are the charitable arm of Parkland Health and Hospital system, which is a large community hospital…
