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Dear FFTC, I have recently begun a new job overseeing a start-up’s Corporate Social Responsibility department. In my previous role, I focused on community grantmaking and did not manage volunteerism or other community affairs activities. Do you have any suggestions for

Dear FFTC Team, Between natural disasters and the pandemic, the past couple of years have been challenging for our employees. We really want to figure out how we can support them, but we don’t know where to begin. Do you have

Dear FFTC, I started a new job during the pandemic. Our company is moving back to the office soon, and our CEO would like to have a corporate retreat to get everyone excited. I’ve been asked to organize the event, but

Dear FFTC, I am a financial advisor and I recently started working with some new clients who need advice regarding charitable giving. I don’t have much expertise in this area, but my colleagues often work with my local community foundation. What

Dear FFTC Team, My beloved grandmother passed away recently and left me a sizable inheritance. She was always very charitable, and I want to honor her memory by continuing that legacy. I’m considering starting a private foundation but am exploring my

Dear FFTC Team, I’m the development manager for a local nonprofit. Recently I’ve been hearing a lot about donor advised funds, but am not sure whether to think of them as a threat - or an opportunity. What are donor advised