Responsible investors often express that they don’t want to buy companies that greenwash; rather, they want the real thing. And they want investment managers who can tell the difference. But businesses are complex organisms, and sustainable business practices are rarely as simple as good versus bad. However, there are pointers that can help steer you in the right direction.
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It is an unfortunate reality that in trying times some people will attempt to take advantage of situations for personal gain. Be alert to scams including (1) phishing emails that purport to provide help or solutions to the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, but are actually intended to induce a click that leads to ransomware, (2) price gouging, and (3) fake charities.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act contains multiple tax-related provisions intended to offer relief to both businesses and individuals. We outline key provisions of which businesses and individuals should be aware, including those governing retention credits, payroll tax deferrals, recovery rebates, and modifications to charitable contributions limitations.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law in the U.S. on March 27, 2020. The legislation has brought about sweeping changes meant to provide relief to individuals and businesses. As part of the CARES Act, certain changes were made with respect to tax benefits to incentivize charitable giving.
As individuals and families contemplate their charitable giving, they often consider forming a private foundation or creating a donor-advised fund. Understanding the pros and cons of each giving strategy can help them determine the best option to meet family development and philanthropic goals.
The Future of Social Impact InvestingImpact investing engages approximately 20 percent of FOX members. But misconceptions still exist. We’ve unearthed some realities, such as: you don’t have to sacrifice doing well while doing good.
Meet Families of Impact Sophisticated families are looking for new ways to positively affect their communities and the world. Learn the innovative approaches of six families achieving lasting impact in our world.
What does it mean for a family funder to share and shift power? Here are ideas and questions to help guide an internal discussion on how your policies and practices affect the power dynamics of your philanthropy, and what you can do to alleviate this in your grantmaking, governance, and management practices.
In this Executive Summary of the Trends 2020 survey report, conducted by the National Center for Family Philanthropy, it shares the updated trends on the governance and management practices of U.S. family foundations, and includes new questions relevant to ongoing changes in the field including issues of equity, place-based giving, transparency, the role of the donor, and the question of spend down versus perpetuity.
In this Trends 2020 survey report, it focuses on the family foundation, the most common philanthropic vehicle for families seeking more structure, control, flexibility, next generation engagement, and visibility. The study reveals a shift in grantmaking strategies, an increasing use of impact investing, and a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.