Five Philanthropy Mistakes Families Make
By Jillian Wagenheim Family philanthropy is an incredible way to instill values, strengthen family bonds, share passions and build a legacy. However, even a road paved with good intentions…
Meet Board Member Scott Jordan
Through his lifestyle as a Community Foundation board member, family man, banker, and volunteer, Forsyth resident Scott Jordan emphasizes the importance of looking beyond oneself for the betterment of others.…
Opportunity Zones – An Expert’s Take on What You Need to Know
By Kim Hartsock, Warren Averett The Opportunity Zones program was established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act as an innovative approach to spurring economic development. It does…
Duluth Family Inspiring Generations
When Kay Montgomery’s great grandparents opened their first store in 1876, in Bethesda, Georgia, they had no idea the legacy they were creating. By 1925 Kay’s grandparents had gone into…
G.G.’s Wish List
Have you met G.G. the Good2Give Elf yet? This holiday season she's visiting places where good things happen and making a list (and helping Santa check it twice, of course!)…
Five Errors to Avoid in Estate Planning
Everyone looks forward to the new year and its promise of new opportunities. Did you know the old year might also yield rewarding returns? As you look ahead, consider some…
Gwinnett Giving Girls
Join our Gwinnett Giving Girls for their next meeting on December 13th from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and connect with women making an impact on our community by helping fund…
Thankful
This Thanksgiving, we wanted to share why we're thankful for our fundholders and nonprofits. So we reached out to our staff, board and emeritus board members and asked them to…
Women Who Give
Did you know women now control more than half of the wealth in the United States? It’s an unprecedented time in the history of women and philanthropy. This surge of…