Hello from the East Tennessee Foundation!

At the East Tennessee Foundation, we are honored to work with hundreds of donors and charities across our region to increase charitable giving, connect with causes that are important to our region’s quality of life, and lead the way to fill critical needs. Those in our region are always generous, and this year has been no exception.

Here is what we are focused on as year-end giving ramps up:

• For many charities, the shrinking donor base has exacerbated an already challenging fundraising climate. We are happy to offer a few tips to help you engage your current donors and, importantly, welcome your new donors with open arms.
• Be sure you are up to speed on the opportunities presented under new tax laws for your donors to maximize charitable giving in 2025. This is a unique window of opportunity, and the East Tennessee Foundation is happy to serve as a sounding board.
• Legacy giving is one of the most powerful ways to sustain your organization long-term. Check out our tips for making it easy to integrate legacy giving strategies into your conversations involving giving.

Many thanks for the opportunity to work together! We look forward to a successful final quarter of 2025. It is our honor to work alongside you as we strive to engage donors to make a difference in the region we all love.