Category: Philanthropic Planning

SECURE Act Brings Potential Changes to Your Planning

Written by Andrew Gipner on January 8, 2020. Posted in blog, News, Philanthropic Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning.

Over the summer of 2019, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. On December 19, 2019, the Senate passed the bill, and...

2019 HudsonAlpha Tie the Ribbons Event

Written by Jeff Jones on November 15, 2019. Posted in News, Philanthropic Planning.

Jessica, Lauren, and Debbie attended the 2019 Tie the Ribbons event held at the VBC North Hall. The annual event was informational and moving, as always. HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology‘s...

Guest Post: Planned Giving with Food Bank of North Alabama Development Director, Bobby Bozeman

Written by Andrew Gipner on September 25, 2019. Posted in blog, Non-Profit Spotlight, Philanthropic Planning.

Considering where you’re reading this, I’m going to assume that you already have a pretty good idea of why planning gifts to non-profits, whether from your retirement plan or a bequeath from your will...

Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s 2019 Summit on Philanthropy

Written by Jeff Jones on September 11, 2019. Posted in blog, News, Philanthropic Planning.

Longview team members, JJ, Jessica, and Andrew recently attended the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s Summit on Philanthropy. The Summit is “an annual celebration of our community’s generosity...

Guest Post: A Look into Conservation Easements with Land Trust of North Alabama Executive Director, Marie Bostick

Written by Jeff Jones on April 29, 2019. Posted in blog, Non-Profit Spotlight, Philanthropic Planning.

Today’s guest post is by Marie Bostick, Executive Director of Land Trust of North Alabama. Many different strategies may be employed to conserve land including, donations, bargain sales,...

Five Keys to Determine the Effectiveness of a Nonprofit

Written by Jessica Smith on November 28, 2018. Posted in blog, Philanthropic Planning.

We just celebrated one of my favorite days of year – Giving Tuesday. It is one of my favorite days because, perhaps even more so than on Christmas, it is a reminder to think outside of ourselves....

Bridging the Generation Gap: Using Philanthropy to Create Successful Families

Written by Jessica Smith on July 2, 2018. Posted in blog, Philanthropic Planning.

Everywhere you turn, it seems like we are hearing about the differences in generations. It is almost certain that if I attend an educational conference, there will be at least one session about how...

The Women’s Endowment – For Women By Women

Written by Jessica Smith on December 1, 2017. Posted in blog, Philanthropic Planning.

The Women’s Endowment – For Women By Women The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville recently launched a new initiative established for women by women. The Women’s Endowment “is Huntsville’s first...

2017 Kids to Love’s Denim & Diamonds

Written by Jeff Jones on May 2, 2017. Posted in blog, Non-Profit Spotlight, Philanthropic Planning.

Longview proudly served as the Presenting Sponsor for Kids to Love’s inaugural Denim & Diamonds event held on Saturday, April 29th, 2017. The Denim & Diamonds event was held...

Cash Isn’t Always King

Written by Jessica Smith on April 14, 2017. Posted in blog, Philanthropic Planning.

Whether in the business or investment world, you’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase “cash is king.” The idea is that cash may be the best investment because it gives you options. Whether it is the opportunity...