Insights & Impact

Ask an Expert: What Trade-Offs Should Donors Understand When Choosing Between Spending Down Capital and Investing for Perpetuity?

Every philanthropic decision includes a question of timing. Should charitable resources be used more aggressively to…

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Ask an Expert: How Can Next-Gen Donors Move From Reactive Giving to Informed, Place-Based Investment in Dallas?

Giving often starts with what is right in front of us. A friend shares a cause,…

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Ask an Expert: What Can a Community Foundation Offer Beyond Fund Administration to Help Families Learn, Plan, and Give?

Managing contributions, processing grants, and maintaining charitable records are important parts of operating a fund. But…

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Ask an Expert: How Does a Community Foundation Make Sure Your Donor Intent Is Honored?

When a donor establishes a fund at a community foundation, they bring with them something more…

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Ask an Expert: What Do Donors Most Often Overlook in Legacy Fund Governance and Succession Planning?

Establishing a legacy fund is one of the most meaningful ways a donor can give. It…

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Ask an Expert: When Should Advisors Consider Moving a Client Beyond a Donor-Advised Fund?

For many fundholders, a donor-advised fund (DAF) is an elegant solution: simple to establish, flexible to…

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Ask an Expert: What Role Do Community Foundations Play as First Responders?

When a crisis hits a community, the needs that emerge are immediate and complex. People face…

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Ask an Expert: What Role Does Collective Giving Play in Addressing Complex Community Challenges?

Philanthropy is evolving as donors seek deeper engagement, shared learning, and measurable impact. Collective giving, through…

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Ask an Expert: How Does The Dallas Foundation Support Local Nonprofits

Local nonprofits are on the front lines of addressing Dallas’ most pressing challenges. They respond to…

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Ask an Expert: What Are the Advantages of Creating a Charitable Fund Through a Community Foundation

Creating a charitable fund is one of the most effective ways individuals and families can build…

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