By Dan Flynn, Director, Development & External Relations When people first hear about a donor-advised fund, they often think of it as a giving account: contribute assets, receive an immediate tax deduction if eligible, and recommend grants to your favorite nonprofits over time. While that’s certainly true, I’ve found that many donors are surprised to…
Connecting Advisors, Donors, and Community
By Dan Flynn, Director of Development & External Relations The Community Foundation of Howard County was pleased to recently welcome members of the Howard County Estate Planning Council to Athol Manor again, continuing a valued partnership that brings together professional advisors from across our region for connection, collaboration, and learning. Attorneys, financial advisors, accountants, insurance…
givinglab. Lunch & Learn Series
June 17: Unlock the Power of Your IRA – Give Strategically, Save SignificantlyJoin the Community Foundation of Howard County for an inspiring and practical session on how Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from your IRA can amplify your generosity and reduce your tax burden. If you’re age 70½ or older, QCDs offer one of the most…
The Fund for Howard County: Local Giving. Lasting Impact.
At our May 14 Community Foundation of Howard County Spring Party, we were proud to officially highlight and celebrate the Fund for Howard County – a flexible community grantmaking fund designed to support the evolving needs and opportunities across Howard County. We were grateful to celebrate the progress we’ve made together and to share our…
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Ask Dee!
June 9 at 4:00 pm – via Zoom The Community Foundation of Howard County invites you to Ask Dee!, a monthly, informal opportunity to connect with Dee Athey, Director of Grants and Community Engagement. Held virtually via Zoom, Ask Dee! is a casual Q&A session open to anyone in the community who wants to learn…
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Smart Giving. Lasting Impact.
The Power of Partnership in Action: Song’s Cultural Connections Foundation Fund Here at the Community Foundation of Howard County, we often talk about impact. Not just as a result, but as a process – how generosity moves from intention to action, and from action to meaningful change in our community. This week’s Korean Community Support…
Deepening Your Impact in Times of Need
In Howard County, nonprofits are woven into the fabric of everyday life. They support our neighbors in times of crisis, strengthen our schools, advance health and well-being, and enrich our community through the arts and civic life. Many of us see this impact firsthand – through organizations we support, volunteer with, or rely on in…
Building Stronger Philanthropy Through Advisor Partnerships
By Dan Flynn, Director, Development & External Relations CFHC was proud to host the Howard County Estate Planning Council for its quarterly Wake Up Wednesday networking event on March 18 – bringing together professional advisors from across our region for a morning of connection, conversation, and shared insight. As a community foundation, we know that…
Why 2026 Is Different: Four Tax-Time Reminders for Your Giving
By Dan Flynn – Director, Development & External RelationsCommunity Foundation of Howard County Tax season is here – and this year, philanthropic planning deserves a closer look. Several important federal tax law changes take effect on January 1, 2026, and they may influence how – and when – you structure your giving. Whether you already…