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Episode 20 – Alex Strati on Embracing Community & Leadership

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast where hosts Kevin Deary and Marshall King sit down with Alex Strati, the new Director of Professional Advisors at the Community Foundation. Alex brings his wealth of experience from a successful banking career to discuss what drives his passion for community service and philanthropy. This Episode’s Highlights: Mentorship and Leadership: Alex shares, “It’s learning to be a chameleon, balancing humility and integrity, which are key components in effective leadership.” The Role of Donor-Advised Funds: Discover how these funds can “bring the joy back” to philanthropic giving by streamlining processes for families and individuals. Read More »

Five Ways to Make Your Year-end Giving Have More Impact

The end of the calendar year motivates people to give. Faith, a spirit of gratitude and the celebration of the holidays leads people to think of how they can help others. Some give at the end of the year to get a tax benefit. For some, it is giving out of what had been budgeted to help the community. Others just intended to earlier in the year and finally got around to it. At this time of year, the phone rings constantly as people call the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, which is focused on inspiring generosity year-round, but can Read More »