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March 31, 2026

Celebrate 50 Years of Impact with Arkansas Community Foundation on April 16 In 2026, Arkansas Community Foundation marks 50 years of strengthening communities across our state. We began this milestone year in a big way, awarding $1 million in grants to 47 nonprofits serving Arkansans in critical areas like food security, childcare, and access to […]

March 2026

Little Rock, Ark. (March 26, 2026) – Tina Hall has joined Arkansas Community Foundation as its chief communications officer—providing leadership for branding, marketing and communications to advance the organization’s philanthropic mission of community development. “Tina brings more than 25 years of communications and leadership experience, along with a deep understanding of philanthropy,” said Jessica Ford, […]

March 3, 2026

By Ashley Coldiron, Chief Development Officer As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, you probably work with several clients who own a family business. You’ve likely also considered the role of strategic philanthropy in family business succession planning to help clients get ready for an eventual exit. So how does strategic philanthropy actually play out […]

March 3, 2026

By Jody Dilday, Philanthropic Advisor Recent rulings reinforce a familiar but critical message: charitable tax benefits depend on strict compliance. Strict substantiation matters.In Gibson v. Commissioner, a substantial noncash charitable deduction was disallowed—not because the gift lacked charitable intent, but because substantiation requirements were not met. Contemporaneous acknowledgments, qualified appraisals, and Form 8283 thresholds are […]

March 3, 2026

By Lesley Roberts, Philanthropic Advisor Because its Women’s History Month, March offers a natural moment to reflect on the evolving role of women in philanthropy. According to Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Women Give 2024: 20 Years of Gender & Giving Trends, women are increasingly leading charitable decisions. This happens both gradually, as […]