Donor Newsletter

Tax Season Debrief: Three Common Regrets

If you’re like many donors, the weeks leading up to tax deadlines tend to bring charitable giving into sharper focus. You may have finalized contributions, gathered documentation, or had ...

Charitable giving, due diligence, and how Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation can help

Many people want to be thoughtful in their charitable giving, but that doesn’t always make the process easy. In fact, one of the most common challenges donors face is simply feeling confident in ...

Good News About Donor-Advised Funds

Three fundamental concepts are important to gaining a better understanding of how donor-advised funds work at the community foundation. Many options are available at GPCF. It’s important to note ...

Women and philanthropy: Impact Across Generations

March is Women’s History Month, and it’s a great time to share information about the increasing role of women in philanthropy. Sometimes this shift happens gradually—a daughter becomes more ...

Why 2026 Is Different: Four Tax Time Reminders

It’s tax season, which means it’s a terrific time to ensure that your charitable giving goals are on track and here are four items to discuss with your CPA. New rules for itemizing charitable ...

Celebrating the causes you love

A new year is in full swing, but you’ve still got plenty of time to consider your charitable impact and how you’d like to make a difference in 2026. A great way to do that is to reflect on the ...

Get Started Now: Your 2026 Charitable Giving Checklist

Many people approach a new year with a genuine desire to be more intentional about their charitable giving. They know they want to make a difference, align their generosity with their values, and ...