One of the great pleasures of my job is having the opportunity to visit parishes I’ve never been to before and learn about each unique community. This year, I was able to talk to several pastors and staff who received a grant in our Spring Grant Cycle. They told me...
Though tax incentives are rarely the only reason donors make gifts (see this article), bunching is a strategy which allows donors to continue giving to charities they love and capture tax savings in light of the new federal standard deduction. If you would like to...
By Mary Quilici Aumack Executive Director Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County I have been making vinegar for more than 20 years. In our pantry sits a big crock full of red wine vinegar and its “mother.” The mother is the starter, like yeast in bread...
by Carolina Scipioni Endowment and Planned Giving Program ManagerThe Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County Through the years, our local Church has been blessed with the generosity of many parishioners who left a legacy of support by including a gift to...
By Mary Quilici Aumack Executive Director Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County It was such fun to participate in the large and loving party held by the community of Saint Justin in honor of George Santich. The event and those attending recognized...
By Marie Galetto What role do advisors play in the larger story of wealth and poverty in the Silicon Valley? Do they have one? And how much influence do advisors truly have on their clients’ philanthropic vision? On April 25, 2018, Bryan Polster addressed these topics...