September 20, 2023
Optimizing the Power of Charitable Giving: Takeaways from September's Distinguished Speakers Series
Thank you to everyone who attended the September Distinguished Speakers Series programs, and a special thanks to our speaker, Dr. Russell James, PhD. The event had a great turnout, with 120 at…
September 6, 2023
Why Should I Choose a Community Foundation Donor Advised Fund Over a Commercial Donor Advised Fund?
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are the fastest growing charitable vehicle to offer clients. They’re easy to establish, offer flexibility as to timing to make grants, and the donor immediatel…
November 29, 2022
Important Year-End Giving Dates
It's hard to believe the year is almost over, and we're so moved by the outpouring of generosity that has characterized 2022. In a year of many needs, this community has risen to the challenge…
September 8, 2020
An Organization with Heart
Editor’s Note: Chip Gaylor Esq., Attorney at Law at Muirhead, Gaylor, Steves & Waskom, P.A., serves as Legal Counsel to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, previously servin…
April 15, 2020
Understanding COVID-19 Legislation: For Individuals, Employees, Donors
The United States Congress passed the Families First Response Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to respond to the economic ramifi…
April 10, 2020
Understanding COVID-19 Legislation: For Organizations With Less Than 500 Employees
The United States Congress passed the Families First Response Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to respond to the economic ramifi…
February 14, 2020
No More “Secure Stretching” in Retirement
At the end of 2019, the most significant federal retirement reform in more than a decade was passed by the U.S. Congress. A month later, a national leading expert on estate planning shared his…
February 14, 2020
The SECURE Act
The SECURE Act (“Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement) which passed on December 19, 2019 is considered the most significant retirement reform in more than a decade and a…
November 6, 2019
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Celebrates 40 Years of Community Impact
SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will kick-off its 40th Anniversary on November 6th with a celebration honoring the donors, nonprofit organizations, and local…