Adirondack Foundation

Two incredible examples in recent days of the power of visionary donors to impact the future of the Adirondacks: The late John Hendrickson, who passed away last August, designated the Town of Long Lake as the sole beneficiary of net proceeds from the expected sale of the 36,000-acre Whitney Park. And North Country School & Camp Treetops announced the gift of 36-acre South Meadow Farm from the Nowicki family. (Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYpZEFFz) In both cases, the positive ripple effects of these donors' generosity will be felt for years to come!

Adirondack Foundation is hiring a full-time Administrative Officer to provide general office support in our Lake Placid office. Read the full job description on our website.

Adirondack Foundation is hiring a full-time Administrative Officer to provide general office support in our Lake Placid office. Read the full job description on our website.

Tomorrow!

A great interview with Cali Brooks in the Trust for Civic Life newsletter about how our new Kindling Awards are fostering community and belonging. https://lnkd.in/eQPns_9v

Thank you to Thom Hallock and Mountain Lake PBS for having Lori Bellingham on to talk about Adirondack Foundation multi-year effort to strengthen the region's social safety net.

A reminder that there will be an ACORN listening session this upcoming Thursday, January 30th from 5:30-8:00PM at the Howard G. Sackett BOCES Technical Center in Glenfield, NY. The Adirondack Climate Outreach and Resilience Network is a partnership of Paul Smith's College, The Wild Center, and the Adirondack Research Consortium with support from NYSERDA and the Adirondack Foundation. We hope to see you there. https://lnkd.in/dUSv4X5W Image: recent ACORN listening session for the Canton - Potsdam region. #climate #climatechange #acorn #tughill #adirondacks #northcountry

We're #hiring a new Data Management and Technology Officer in Lake Placid, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.

You are not alone if you begin to feel a little anxious when October rolls around. Many people experience year-end stress, whether because of looming deadlines at work, tax-related estate planning cut-off dates, anticipating a busy holiday season of travel and social engagements, or simply the realization that another year is coming to a close and there’s not a lot of time left to check off items on the 2024 punch list. To top it all off, many families do a lot of their charitable giving at year end, too. But that’s one area that does not need to be stressful. Your giving can be more easily accomplished than sending invitations, herding family members, guessing colors or sizes, and remembering who to include–or not! Here are three tips for alleviating fourth-quarter stress and still be able to hit your charitable goals for 2024. –Using your donor-advised fund at Adirondack Foundation makes giving very convenient. Through the foundation’s online portal, you can easily view a list of all of the organizations you’ve supported so far this year, make note of the ones you missed or want to add, and then finish the annual task. –Your late-year timing could actually be useful for the organizations you care about, given the pronounced need for support during the gift-giving time of year, whether that’s to an organization seeking to achieve its own year-end goals or an organization that provides food or utility bill relief during the cold winter months. According to National Giving Month, 31% of charitable giving occurs in December; 12% of giving typically occurs between December 29 and 31; and 28% of nonprofits raise as much as 50% of their funding in December. –Charitable needs are heightened during the fourth quarter because it is especially stressful for people experiencing financial challenges. For 52% of respondents surveyed in a 2023 study, money was the most cited factor that negatively affects their mental health, a level 25% higher than a year ago. The organizations supporting these people are in high gear during the fourth quarter and holiday season. –By the end of the year, you will likely have a better idea of your financial situation, ideal target amount for charitable tax deductions, and the performance of stock in your portfolio. This will allow you to make gifts to your donor-advised fund of highly-appreciated stock, avoid capital gains, and reduce your taxable estate. And, of course, the proceeds of that stock will hit your donor-advised fund tax free, so the full amount of the sale price is available to support your charitable giving priorities. Completing your 2024 charitable giving can reinforce philanthropy’s win-win value proposition: You can check a task off your list by supporting causes and organizations that are important to you and receive key tax benefits, and those in need will appreciate your generosity while feeling a greater sense of the season’s spirit.?Happy Giving!

?? Only 22 Days Left to Get Your Wine and Swine Tickets! ???? Our community has been hit hard by recent flooding, and many of our neighbors are still in desperate need of home repairs. The North Country Rural Development Coalition's "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" fund is crucial for providing emergency assistance. The "Wine and Swine" event is the biggest fundraiser for this vital cause. There are no grants to support this fund—it relies entirely on generous donations and the proceeds from this event. Please share this post and spread the word. Together, we can help our neighbors rebuild and recover. Learn more + get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/guaZd6uA