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    Philanthropy & Giving

    Support Black-Led Nonprofits on 8/28

    More than 300 Black-led nonprofits. One day to give. Find your organization and make your donation at CFGM.org/give828 on August 28.

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    Philanthropy & Giving

    Building Black Generational Wealth

    Generational wealth is about more than money. This Black Philanthropy Month, Memphis families are building legacies that last.

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    Philanthropy & Giving

    Funding Equity for Black-Led Nonprofits

    Black-led nonprofits do more with less — and face real funding gaps. This Give 8/28, your gift can help change that.

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    Philanthropy & Giving

    August is Black Philanthropy Month

    Black Philanthropy Month honors Black giving while expanding support for Black-led nonprofits and strengthening communities through collective investment.

  • Three footprints in wet sand are about to be washed away by an incoming wave, with foam reaching them along the shoreline—a fleeting moment that evokes the lasting impact of charitable giving, where even small acts of generosity create ripples that extend far beyond their origins.
    Philanthropy & Giving

    Charitable giving in sudden life changes

    Life’s biggest transitions can be the most powerful moments to reconnect with what matters. Here’s how giving fits into your next chapter.

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    Philanthropy & Giving

    Charitable gifts of real estate

    That property you’re not sure what to do with? It might be your most powerful charitable gift yet. Here’s how real estate giving works.

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    Philanthropy & Giving

    Empowering women in philanthropy

    Women are reshaping philanthropy on their own terms — and bringing deeply personal values with them. Here’s what that shift looks like.

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    Policy & Tax Planning

    What One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes can mean for charitable giving

    Your charitable deductions may look different this year. New floors, new caps, and a new break for non-itemizers — here’s the rundown.

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    Policy & Tax Planning

    New Tax Breaks Make Charitable Giving More Accessible

    New tax law changes make charitable giving more accessible than ever. Here’s what you need to know.