Feeling called to give back as the year comes to a close? There are meaningful ways to support the causes you care about—beyond writing a check.
Consider the value of giving now—reaping the emotional rewards of seeing the impact of your gift firsthand, during your lifetime.
Year-end giving doesn’t have to be rushed or random. In this episode of Financial Perspectives, Director of Communications Gretchen Muller and Senior Lead Advisor Ashlee Vieregger walk through a practical year-end giving checklist to help you align your generosity with what matters most to you. They discuss “generosity languages,” how donor-advised funds could simplify giving across years, and ways to involve your family in leaving a legacy of generosity.
Charitable giving strategies continue to evolve. This month’s Chart highlights how approaches to philanthropy have shifted over the past 15 years.
Join Ashlee as she discusses five generosity languages that help each of us express our own unique ways to give.
Proactive tax planning can offer greater clarity around your financial picture. Zach explains what it is and why it matters.
Nostalgia and familiarity are often at the center of holiday decorating traditions. But there’s always room for weaving fresh ideas into the mix. We asked some of our favorite Des Moines area designers for inspiration.
Hear Jerry’s story about how life events can inform your heart and inspire change.
Join us for a Q&A with Lance Henning, CEO of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.
Feeling called to give back as the year comes to a close? There are meaningful ways to support the causes you care about—beyond writing a check.
Consider the value of giving now—reaping the emotional rewards of seeing the impact of your gift firsthand, during your lifetime.
Year-end giving doesn’t have to be rushed or random. In this episode of Financial Perspectives, Director of Communications Gretchen Muller and Senior Lead Advisor Ashlee Vieregger walk through a practical year-end giving checklist to help you align your generosity with what matters most to you. They discuss “generosity languages,” how donor-advised funds could simplify giving across years, and ways to involve your family in leaving a legacy of generosity.
Charitable giving strategies continue to evolve. This month’s Chart highlights how approaches to philanthropy have shifted over the past 15 years.
Join Ashlee as she discusses five generosity languages that help each of us express our own unique ways to give.
Proactive tax planning can offer greater clarity around your financial picture. Zach explains what it is and why it matters.
Nostalgia and familiarity are often at the center of holiday decorating traditions. But there’s always room for weaving fresh ideas into the mix. We asked some of our favorite Des Moines area designers for inspiration.
Hear Jerry’s story about how life events can inform your heart and inspire change.
Join us for a Q&A with Lance Henning, CEO of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.
The holidays are traditionally times of joy and anticipation. But are you feeling a little out of step this season? Read on to explore how refocusing on gratitude and generosity might help create positive momentum toward a more joyful holiday season.
Since we are close to flipping the calendar to 2026, this is a great time to sit down and reflect on the past financial year and anticipate what might be ahead.
December 31st is fast approaching! In this webinar, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown walk through what's worth reviewing before the end of the year — timing, thresholds, and a simple way to prioritize the strategies that may be worth considering.
