From a Professional Advisor's Perspective

Here's what a few professional advisors in Michigan have to say about working with community foundations...

Dirk Hoffius believes working with his community foundation adds value to his client relationships. Dirk has found that "everyone is interested in philanthropy in their community because they care about the quality of life that surrounds them, their family, their peers, their customers, and their friends. People want to be asked what matters to them in society. They want to be encouraged in their vision of what they can achieve as community-minded individuals, and supported in their desire to contribute to what is good in their community. A community foundation is a resource that enables people to be charitable in a very personal and meaningful way." To view Dirk's full perspective: Multiple benefits of charitable giving. (124 kb pdf)

Chris Christ views community foundationa as a great way to recommend charity without recommending a specific charity. "The community foundation is more global than a single-purpose charity," says Chris. "It's a nuetral party, an impartial organization, established to improve and enrich the quality of life in the community." To view Chris' full perspective: Flexible charitable vehicles. Effective financial solutions. (127 kb pdf)