Once you know what is important to you and who you want to share your money with, implementing the exchange of money can be complicated. We examine strategies and tactics for doign what is important to you with your money. We try to save your money from the government and transfer tax dollars to more intentional and rewarding philanthropy.

Reducing Taxes, Optimizing Giving

The majority of people do accidental philanthropy. They pay taxes and the government chooses how to use those taxes for the common good. You can transfer your accidental philanthropy to intentional philanthropy. Do you grin when you pay your taxes? It probably looks more like a grimace. Want to grin while you write your check or pay out of your donor advised fund to something you believe in? We hope you will be grinning from ear to ear. You cut out the middle man, Uncle Sam, reduced or eliminated wasted money, and made a priority of something you believe in and value. If you can't grin big about that, then we suggest you get some help.

Measuring Opportunities

What do we look for in technical opportunities? This first article examines the qualities we look for and aspire to. We value efficiency, of course, but more than that we value plans and investments that honor the mission, values, and identity of the person (and family) being served.

For excellent examples and explanations, please see our friend, Vaughn Henry's website: http://www.gift-estate.com.

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