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2026 Shape of the Region Conference: Innovation and Leadership for Northern Virginia What does a thriving Northern Virginia look like – and how do we get there? Join business leaders, innovators, and changemakers for a morning of bold ideas and practical solutions to...
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Insights for Advisors: Philanthropy, Policy, and the Future of Giving Join the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for a timely and practical luncheon designed exclusively for wealth advisors, estate planners, attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals who...
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Lifting Students, Transforming Futures - Technology Youth Empowerment, BWGC 2025 Grantee The Business Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC), established at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, announced its 2025 grants—set to make impact in 2026—this past January. One of this...
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Advising Charitable Clients About Ways to Give Effective December 24, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service has changed how it defines the official postmark date, which could impact the timing of when checks mailed to nonprofits “count” for IRS...
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Six Surprising Benefits of having a Financial Plan by David Mead, CIMA® by David Mead, CIMA®, Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor, Portfolio Manager, David Mead and Associates | Merrill Lynch Wealth Management These tips from Merrill can help you...
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Resilient Communications: Cutting Through the Noise During Challenging Times The Community Foundation’s Resilient Communications: Cutting Through the Noise During Challenging Times webinar, offered through the Beyond the Grant series, was a great learning experience for 43...
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