Many advisors are beginning to realize that PA firms complement their work.
Wary of rising taxes, the wealthy are stockpiling assets in donor-advised funds.
Only 9% reduced giving because of increased standard deduction, Fidelty Charitable says.
Grant making by Fidelity Charitable is expected to grow by 37% this year, the donor-advised fund announced.
Fidelity Charitable Trustees' Initiative provides grants to support research and advocacy for nonprofits.
Donation trends show U.S. philanthropists are quick to respond to causes in their communities, Fidelity Charitable says.
Clients want to make a bigger difference with their money on causes that matter to them, she says.
Philanthropic millennials could use more advice and perhaps a donor-advised fund.
The creator of a DAF should discuss the account with the successor advisors to allow for a positive experience later.
Donors want a more hands-on approach to giving, according to a philanthropy support firm.
By most measures, individuals' charitable donations were down in 2018, the first year of tax reform.
A Fidelity Charitable survey also found that millennials give more of their time to volunteer work.
The increase in the standard deduction has enhanced the ability to use DAFs to save on taxes, advisors say.
Some of the challenges clients face with charitable planning and how advisors can help them.
The platform allows employers to match the charitable donations made by their employees.
Doctors Without Borders was the favorite charity among Fidelity's donor-advised fund investors.
Contributions surged by about two-thirds from donor-advised funds.