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Crisis Giving: Proceed with Caution, but Do Proceed!

It’s a natural human response to want to help in a crisis–even though it’s hard for many people to ask for help. Indeed, Stanford social … Read More

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Many Happy Returns: How to Help Your Kids Celebrate Charitable Giving

If you’ve ever considered wrapping charitable giving into a child’s birthday party, you are not alone! Lots of parents are encouraging their kids to have … Read More

Make a Plan–and Make Your Favorite Nonprofits Part of It

At some point during your adult life, you’ve likely realized that it would be wise to put in place a will, trust, and powers of … Read More

Educator’s Passion for Learning Lives On in New Fund

FREDERICK, MD – April 2, 2025: In memory of her husband, Marisa Hombach created The Michael A. Hombach Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for students … Read More

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Generational Shifts: Fulfilling Clients’ Charitable Wishes

Chances are, you’ve already begun to notice that a major transfer of wealth is happening as your baby boomer clients establish financial and estate plans … Read More