Trust Matters: Your Clients’ Go-To Resource for Community Impact
As attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, you know very well that trust is at the core of your relationships with clients. Your clients are seeking a similar level of trust with the people and organizations that are helping carry out their philanthropic wishes.
Fortunately, trust in charities has shown an increase after a recent dip. According to the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer and the Independent Sector’s “Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy” report, trust in nonprofits rebounded by 5 points to 57% in 2024, following a four-year decline. This increase positions nonprofits as the most trusted sector compared to government, business, and media.
As you work with your charitable clients, keep in mind that GCF can help bolster clients’ trust in their favorite charities.
Trustworthy Information About Particular Charities
GCF is a valuable source for objective, timely information about specific charities and the impact of programs. By working with GCF, your clients can leverage a transparent and trustworthy avenue for learning about how best to make a difference for their favorite causes.
Wide-Ranging Expertise About Community Needs
GCF is committed to achieving impact. This means that our team keeps a finger on the pulse of local needs, whether related to social services, health care, education, the environment, the arts, community development, or any other community priority. With a deep understanding about community needs, GCF’s team can be an excellent sounding board for your clients who want to learn which charities are addressing each need and how those charities are measuring results.
Broad Set of Tools for Structing Charitable Gifts
GCF can help establish a tax-efficient structure to achieve each client’s goals for community impact. This includes not only donor advised funds, but also vehicles such as designated funds to support specific charities and field-of-interest funds to address particular causes, as well as multi-generational funds to involve clients’ children and grandchildren. GCF offers your clients a flexible and effective way to manage charitable giving by simplifying their giving processes and maximizing potential tax benefits.
As always, we want to be your first call! Please reach out to us anytime the topic of charitable giving comes up during a client conversation. Our Vice President, Philanthropic Strategies, Michele Carey, is here to help at 513-768-6171 or michele.carey@gcfdn.org.
