Worth a read: Moving from charitable transactions to charitable strategy

At the Community Foundation, our team keeps an eye out for helpful sources and reading material to help you more easily stay up-to-date on trends and techniques for advising your … Continued

Bunching charitable gifts, year-end, and getting ahead

For many attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, the last weeks of summer mark the beginning of year-end planning season. As clients return from vacations and turn their attention to tax … Continued

Highs and lows: Reminding clients about stock gifts

As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, you’re well aware that your clients are typically better off from a tax perspective if they donate to charity by giving appreciated stock … Continued

Estate planning: More than just a will

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is coming up from October 19 through 25. This comes on the heels of August’s Make-A-Will Month.  Think about the different ways assets can pass … Continued

From success to significance: Opportunities after a major financial milestone

Life’s big milestones cover a lot of ground! Some are personal, such as welcoming a grandchild, retiring after a long career, or celebrating a significant birthday. Other milestones are financial: … Continued

Owners of World-Class Manufacturing Company Saf-T-Cart Based in Coahoma County Start $1 Million Dollar Endowment with Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi

  CLARKSDALE, MS NOVEMBER 2024—Donors Jimmy Walker, Sr. and Helen Walker spoke to the Board and Staff about the mission behind starting a $1 million dollar endowment with the Community … Continued

CFNM Certified for Fiduciary Excellence

Pittsburgh, September 13, 2018 – The Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX), a Fi360® company,  announced today that it has certified the investment fiduciary practices of the Community Foundation of Northwest … Continued

Community Foundation’s 2018 Crystal Ball Breaks All Records

Hernando, MS —The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi’s 18th annual black-tie Crystal Ball event, held on Jan. 20, had a record-breaking year with a sellout crowd of close to 1,100, … Continued

Coahoma Youth Opportunities

            The Expo Center in Clarksdale, home to Coahoma County Youth Outreach, saw a lot of action this summer with serving over 200 youth each day.  … Continued

Scholarship fund honors trailblazing educator in Tallahatchie County

Sumner, Miss. August 17, 2016 – The Community Foundation has announced the formation of new scholarship award to celebrate the memory of the Tallahatchie County man who became its first … Continued