According to a Federal Reserve study, only 19 percent of transactions were made with cash in 2020, down seven points from the year before. But when it comes to philanthropy, the cash-is-king mindset is still strong.
So strong that some donors are missing out on an opportunity to give non-cash assets like real estate, publicly-traded stock, and retirement accounts such as IRAs. Moreover, this type of donation can result in a bigger gift for the recipient and a better tax deduction for the donor.
People over 60 are Vermont’s fastest growing demographic—a trend that brings both challenges and opportunities. Charitable giving can help older adults maintain independence, share their experience...
Read the brief "Living Long and Living Well: Support for Older Vermonters" »
Vermont has an impressive record on land conservation but there is more work to be done to address climate change, improve water quality, and protect the...
Read the brief "Vermont Land Conservation: Getting it right" »
Vermont can do much more to meet climate action goals, create walkable communities, and reduce reliance on gas-hogging trucks and cars. The good news is that...