Year-end giving

Charitable Giving Means Generous Tax Savings for You From Raymond James & Associates, Inc. For many, giving back is a priority. Giving creates a positive change in people, institutions and communities. Plus it makes us feel good to know we can do our part to make...

Ten Tips on Getting Started as a Donor

If you are looking to get involved as a donor and do not know how to start, here are ten helpful tips:   #1: Start with a local umbrella organization, like the Saginaw Community Foundation. Rather than focus on one cause, we support many causes, agencies and...

National Philanthropy Day 2014

On November 10, 2014, the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored local individuals, foundations and businesses by presenting awards as part of National Philanthropy Day.   National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside...

Thomas Burkhart Scholarships

Thomas (Tom) D. Burkhart was born in Gladwin, Michigan, son of the late Gwen and Orval Burkhart. He attended Gladwin High School, Central Michigan University and University of Detroit Law School. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar as an attorney on July 10, 1979 and...