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![How to Talk to Clients about Charitable Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Who-We-Are/Events/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Janelle-Chambers-headshot.jpg)
Janelle J. Chambers, attorney for Chandler & Brown, Ltd., shares tips on how to best support your clients’ philanthropy.
MORE![Values-based Investing: What It Is and How We Do It](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/AITPM-Chief-Buffalo-Mural/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/duluth-mural-closeup-4.jpg)
Chief Investment Officer Shannon O’Leary discusses how the Foundation’s investment strategy promotes equity.
MORE![How to Have Conversations About Estate Planning](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Tara_Mattessich_square.jpg)
Tara Mattessich, shareholder at Larkin Hoffman, shares her tips and tricks for discussing philanthropy with clients.
MORE![How to Decide Between a DAF and a Private Foundation](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Art-In-This-Present-Moment/Penumbra-Theatre/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Penumbra-010.jpg)
Compare the process, benefits and responsibilities of two popular giving vehicles.
MORE![Helping Your Clients Talk to Their Families About Money](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.3-Family-philanthropy-for-PAs.png)
Philanthropic Advisors share how 21/64 training helps us assist families with giving.
MORE![Incorporate Giving Into Your Practice](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Campaigns/Where-Giving-Grows/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Michael-Sampson.jpg)
Why now is the time to incorporate giving into your practice - with tips on how to support your clients' charitable wishes.
MORE![How a Rural Attorney Built Her Practice](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/21.1-Abby-Leach-headshot-cropped.jpg)
Attorney Abby Leach Schumaker shares her views on the importance of community foundations and charitable giving in a rural community.
MORE![Q&A With Clayton Chan](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/9.20-CARES-Act.jpg)
The estate planning lawyer shares his views on charitable giving, community foundations and helping clients achieve their goals.
MORE![Four Tips to Engage Your Clients in Family Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Donors/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/GenerationsOfGiving.jpg)
Talking to clients about multigenerational giving can increase satisfaction and build your practice.
MORE![Summer Reads and Listens for Professional Advisors](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/8.20-PA-reading-recommendations.jpg)
Check out our staff recommendations for articles and podcasts to stay on top of the CARES Act and financial advising.
MORE![Nine Tips to Help Clients with Planned Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/4.20-Attorney-Tara-Mattessich.jpg)
With increased interest in estate planning, here are ways to connect with clients on this important subject.
MORE![Three Benefits of Donor Advised Funds for Professional Advisors](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/4.20-donor-advised-fund-information.jpg)
Donor advised funds can enhance your clients’ charitable giving goals, and working with your clients on DAFs can also benefit your business.
MORE![The CARES Act and Charitable Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Mariah.Brook.new_-2.jpg)
The CARES Act includes three specific provisions that relate to charitable giving and offer nonprofits unique fundraising opportunities.
MORE![Investment Update](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/people/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Alex-Rotenberger.jpg)
We tapped Alex Rotenberger, Investment Analyst, to answer your questions about our current strategies for managing our investment portfolio.
MORE![Power of Relationships](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Bob-Chandler-vertical.jpg)
Here's how one Professional Advisor helped open 100 funds with the Foundation.
MORE![How to Answer Your Clients' Top Five Giving Questions](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2.20-five-philanthropic-questions.jpg)
The Foundation answers some of the top questions your clients are going to ask about their giving this year.
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