Author: Dave McGowan
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Lasting Legacy
Giving Beyond a Lifetime By Dave McGowan Did you know that approximately 10% of estates include a provision for a charitable distribution? It’s a great way to... Read more.
Is Your Charitable Gift Making an Impact?
How to evaluate not-for-profit organizations before you give BY DAVE MCGOWAN You just received a request to make a gift to a not-for-profit organization and, while... Read more.
More Reasons to Give
Understanding today’s tax incentives and the lasting impact of charitable generosity BY DAVE MCGOWAN The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, 2025, includes... Read more.
The Giving Pledge
A legacy of impactful giving BY DAVE MCGOWAN So, what do two billionaires talk about when they get together? Well, two famed and early ones discussed how and when... Read more.
Time Well Spent
Finding meaningful ways to serve your community BY DAVE MCGOWAN The not-for-profit industry often refers to an organization’s reliance on people’s time, talent,... Read more.
Inspired Giving Events
Creative fundraising abounds for local area not-for-profit organizations By Dave McGowan The necessity to raise funds brings out the creativity of our area not-for-profit... Read more.
Year-End Giving: Charitable contributions during the holiday season
By Dave McGowan In the last issue, I reported that more than $557 billion was estimated to be contributed to charitable organizations in 2023. Do you know that much... Read more.
Giving USA: U.S. charitable giving totaled over $550 billion in 2023
By Dave McGowan Giving USA 2024: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for 2023, released in June, reported that an estimated $557.16 billion was donated by all sources... Read more.
Charitable Giving: DuPage County’s predicted wealth transfer has huge implications
By Dave McGowan The 2020 Illinois Transfer of Wealth Study reveals an astonishing trend: DuPage County residents are transferring more wealth than ever before, and... Read more.