The end of the year is a natural time to consider whether your charitable giving reflects the causes you value and the impact you hope to make.
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) will host a free webinar Thursday, Oct. 29, at noon to help donors better understand regional needs and explore practical ways to make thoughtful year-end and long-term giving decisions.
“A thoughtful giving plan can do more than support a cause today. It can help you make the most of the resources you have while building a charitable legacy that reflects what matters to you,” said Kim Alvarez, vice president of philanthropy at TFEC. “Our goal is to give people the information and confidence they need to make those decisions.”
During the webinar, Alvarez will be joined by Stefani McAuliffe, vice president of community impact at TFEC. Together, they will share insight into challenges facing local communities and opportunities for philanthropy to make a difference.
Pressing needs across the region include:
Housing affordability
Rising housing costs are putting added pressure on household budgets.
Food insecurity and basic needs
Families are struggling to afford food and other everyday necessities.
Economic pressure
Many working households are struggling to keep pace with the cost of living.
Mental health and access to care
Communities continue to face mental health needs and gaps in access to providers and services.
From there, TFEC will help attendees explore how they can put their generosity to work. The webinar will cover donor-advised funds, gifts of appreciated securities, qualified charitable distributions from IRAs and legacy gifts, along with ways these approaches can help grow their impact in the communities they care about.
The session is open to current TFEC fundholders and anyone interested in giving more intentionally.
You do not need to have a fund at TFEC to attend.
The webinar is complimentary, but registration is required. Please visit the event page to register.
Community Needs
TFEC’s community needs assessments highlight challenges affecting communities across the region, including rising housing costs, food insecurity, pressure from the cost of basic needs and gaps in access to health care. Attendees can explore TFEC’s needs assessments to better understand the issues shaping the communities they care about and where philanthropy can help make a difference.
