1 - We are a local organization with deep roots in the community

2 - Our volunteers have broad expertise regarding community issues and needs

3 - We provide highly personalized servicetailored to each individual’s charitable and financial interests

4 - Our funds help people invest in the causes they care about most

5 - We accept a wide variety of assets, and can facilitate even the most complex forms of giving

6 - We partner with professional advisorsto create highly effective approaches to charitable giving

7 - We offer maximum tax advantageunder federal law

8 - We multiply the impactof gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts and grants

9 - We build endowment fundsthat benefit the community forever and help create personal legacies

10 - We are a community leader, fostering collaboration on issues of broad interest to create positive change.