Hello from the East Tennessee Foundation!

As we approach the last quarter of 2025, it is an important time to review current charitable giving strategies. It has been an eventful year, especially where tax policy and other economic factors are concerned. The East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) can help you stay up to date on changes in the law and giving trends.

–ETF is happy to share three tips for maximizing giving as we navigate changes in tax law and other economic factors that affect giving. From getting back to basics, to maintaining your innovative edge, to doubling down on current donor relationships, a few key principles can help guide you and your team during the months ahead.

–The charitable deduction rules for corporations are changing, and you will want to be equipped with at least the basics so you can get a jump on outreach strategies to corporate donors. ETF is available to serve as a resource.

–Our team fields lots questions from nonprofit organizations about donor advised funds at ETF. We are happy to provide a quick refresher on how these funds work and how they help grow your mission.

Thank you for all you do for our region! We are grateful for our partnership and look forward to collaborating during the busy year-end months of 2025.

-Your East Tennessee Foundation Team