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June 9, 2016

John Denver, Sonny Bono, Jimi Hendrix, Prince.   This is not a nostalgic trip to the 1970’s. What these well-known figures unfortunately have in common is that they all died without wills and other directives.  Whether the consequences to your loved ones are simply a drawn out expensive wait or an airing of family business, the […]

May 6, 2016

Beyond fragrant Peonies and Pandora charms, how do we show our appreciation for all the support our mothers have shown us? I mean, can flowers or jewelry rightfully express our gratitude for the blood, sweat and tears they poured into our lives? Last fall, on her 90th birthday, one family decided to honor their mother […]

April 22, 2016

Does tax season get you thinking about your giving habits from the previous year? Did you set any goals, and most importantly, do you feel like you reached them? The end of the year tends to sneak up on people who want to make their tax-deductible donations. They find themselves rushing around to make a […]

April 22, 2016

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 15, 2016) – Arkansas Community Foundation today announced the certified results of the ArkansasGives program, a one-day giving event on April 7 that resulted in $4.6 million for nonprofits statewide. Checks for their portion of the proceeds will be mailed to the nonprofits by early May. About 600 nonprofits statewide participated […]

April 1, 2016

Want to predict whether a child is likely to graduate from high school? Take a look at his or her third grade reading levels. Research from the Annie E. Casey Foundation found that 16 percent of children who are not reading at grade level by third grade do not graduate high school on time – […]

March 23, 2016

What’s one easy way you can make a difference for your favorite charitable causes this spring? Mark your calendar for April 7, ArkansasGives Day! ArkansasGives is the 12-hour online giving event hosted by Arkansas Community Foundation. We’re challenging all Arkansans to make a donation to the charity of their choice on April 7, in recognition […]

February 16, 2016

Smart giving can bring future generations of your family together around shared values. Arkansas Community Foundation helps families give back by providing tools to help your family give together. When asked what Philanthropy means to their family, the Fullers of Little Rock, Ark., explained to us that while they each have their own ideas about […]

February 5, 2016

When South Arkansas native Glenn Freeman talks about his philosophy on giving, he begins with his roots: “Growing up, my family was poor and didn’t have much. But we were in the same boat as a lot of other people. It was not uncommon for one of us to go next door and borrow a […]

February 2, 2016

Client Conversations, FASB Not-For-Profit ASU Project and Family Philanthropy Client Conversations As a new year has begun, so too will a new round of client conversations. Whether you’re meeting with a new client or you’re reviewing a multi-year plan, these conversations allow you the opportunity to get to know and have a broader understanding of […]

January 26, 2016

With the new year, we’re looking ahead to see what 2016 holds and it’s going to be chock-full of great opportunities that will improve communities across Arkansas. To save you some time and help you feel prepared, we’ve laid out some important dates for you to mark on your 2016 calendar: Spring Giving Tree grant […]