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August 1, 2025

by Ashley Coldiron, Chief Development Officer The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, brings significant updates to charitable giving rules. We’re here to help you and your advisors make the most of them. Key planning points: 2025 may be the year to “bunch” your giving. With the standard deduction […]

July 7, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, after the House of Representatives approved the Senate’s changes to H.R. 1, which passed the House by a narrow margin in May.  The OBBBA, with nearly 900 pages of provisions, reshapes policy across major sectors of the U.S. […]

July 3, 2025

By Jody Dilday, Philanthropic Advisor Wouldn’t it be helpful to read your clients’ minds? Especially when it comes to understanding their values, goals, and charitable intent. Good news: You don’t have to guess. Research provides helpful insights into what motivates charitable clients, and how you can meet them where they are. Consider this: In 2024 […]

July 3, 2025

By Lesley Roberts, Philanthropic Advisor As an estate planning, tax, or wealth advisor, you play a key role in helping your clients make the most of their charitable giving, maximizing both impact and tax benefits. But according to a 2023 survey, just 19.2% of advisors bring up charitable giving regularly with clients, and 44.2% do […]

June 9, 2025

by Ashley Coldiron, Chief Development Officer There’s been a lot of buzz around H.R. 1 (the “Big Beautiful Bill”)  which passed the U.S. House on May 22 by a narrow vote. As it heads to the Senate, changes are expected—so nothing is final yet. Still, it’s smart to be aware of provisions that could affect […]

June 9, 2025

by Lesley Robers, Philanthropic Advisor As charitable giving becomes a bigger part of life for individuals, families, and businesses, it can be overwhelming to navigate your options and decide where to start. The good news? Giving doesn’t have to be complicated. When you work with the Community Foundation, you get: Personalized service from real people […]

June 9, 2025

by Jody Dilday, Philanthropic Advisor The word “philanthropist” can sound lofty—reserved for billionaires like Bill Gates or MacKenzie Scott. But the truth is, anyone who makes an effort to improve the lives of others is a philanthropist, and that includes YOU. At the Community Foundation, we believe everyone can be a philanthropist. It’s at the […]

May 23, 2025

Written by Missy Moore and Rainey Gibson Leathers – Friends of the Animal Village Board of Directors/Volunteers Friends of the Animal Village (FAV) is a nonprofit organization that was created to supplement the needs of the Little Rock Animal Village (LRAV), the city shelter and home of Little Rock Animal Services. The LRAV staff provides […]

May 22, 2025

For Ellon Cockrill of Little Rock, a lifetime of volunteerism has been more than a way to give back, it has been a masterclass in leadership, resilience and building community. “Everything I learned through volunteering prepared me for where I am now,” Cockrill says. Today, she manages multiple farms in the Arkansas Delta, leading them […]

May 22, 2025

Something extraordinary is happening in the heart of Northwest Arkansas— neighbors are welcoming the world. Since its beginning in 2015, Canopy Northwest Arkansas has grown from a grassroots charity into a vital refugee resettlement agency, helping 952 individuals rebuild their lives in a new land. The magic behind Canopy’s impact lies in its volunteer program, […]