If you live or work in Howard County, you know The Columbia Foundation as more than a vital source of funding for our community’s nonprofits. It’s also a wise investment in the county’s future. Our numerous funds, flexible ways of giving, and meticulous management make The Columbia Foundation an essential tool for your clients’ financial and estate planning.
Research shows that most Americans like to “give back” to their communities. And they like the idea of creating a legacy and having a lasting impact on community life. Their charitable giving is often very personal. They want to support organizations with which they feel a connection.
In Howard County, there’s no stronger connection to the community than The Columbia Foundation. From the arts and cultural organizations to social services and education, we fund the nonprofits that make the county such a special place to live. We’re neighbors helping neighbors have a better life, and we know your clients will want to be a part of that.
Partnering With Your Community Foundation — A Win/Win For Everyone
The Columbia Foundation was established with one purpose in mind: Meeting the current and future needs of our community. We have the connections, non-profit savvy and planned giving expertise that make guiding your clients’ charitable giving easy. For 35 years, we’ve been a trusted resource.
Why partner with us? Here are three good reasons.
- Personalized Service. We offer a variety of ways to give, making it easy for your clients to reach their philanthropic goals.
- Local Expertise. We understand the issues and opportunities that shape our community. When your clients have questions about how their gifts can benefit the local agencies and programs they care about most, we can supply the answers.
- Community Leadership. Our board members are community and corporate leaders who understand the issues facing Howard County and the importance all of us place on cultural opportunities. And their diversity in age, gender, ethnicity, talent and expertise can connect you and your clients to every segment of the community.