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NAACP chapter president continues grandmother's leadership legacy

Gardner emerges as voice of organization at pivotal time in INW race relations
June 6, 2024
Karina Elias

Lisa Gardner, president of the NAACP, didn't have leadership or advocacy aspirations but was nevertheless compelled by the legacy of her grandmother to continue her work. 


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Higher ed is highly effective equalizer for women

Recent distrust in colleges could undermine gains females have been making
June 6, 2024
Robin Pickering

Investing in women's higher education stands out as a crucial strategy for fostering economic stability, public health, and family well-being, although that could be at risk of being undermined by recent growing distrust in universities.


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Networking helps women create critical connections for professional advancement

Events are shifting away from sales leads toward learning, career growth
June 6, 2024
Erica Bullock

Professional connections are in demand for women the Spokane area, and organizers are shifting focus to personal and professional growth over sales and leads.



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Innovia supports tribal events for Expo '74 anniversary

Fund created for future powwows in Spokane
May 23, 2024
Dylan Harris

Innovia Foundation is giving back to the community by supporting the Tribal Culture pillar of the Expo '74 50th anniversary celebrations.


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Hello for good hones its focus, keys in on education

Coalition holds free events, supports regional authority for homelessness services
May 23, 2024
Karina Elias

Hello for good, an initiative to address issues of livability and affordability in the Spokane region, has emerged as a platform for education and connection.



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SNAP business partnerships have room to grow

Nonprofit works to spread awareness of services for entrepreneurs
May 23, 2024
Erica Bullock

Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners is known mostly  mostly for providing energy and housing assistance, but the community action agency also helped over 101 small businesses start and expand in 2023.



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DAFs can be flexible, efficient giving conduits

Important plan features should be considered when selecting provider
May 23, 2024
Michael Maehl

There are many important planning features to consider when deciding which donor-advised fund provider to work with.


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Retirement funds can be gifted first in estate plan

Adjusting beneficiaries could preserve more tax-free assets for heirs
May 23, 2024
Beau Ruff

When weighing how best to incorporate charitable giving into your estate plan, it can make sense to lean on pre-tax retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or traditional individual retirement account.


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Giving with intention can help maximize impact

Several tax-advantaged strategies are available for philanthropic donors
May 23, 2024
Nick R. Fuller

Although charitable giving is an endeavor worth undertaking, doing so intentionally can help maximize the value and impact of lifetime gifts while lowering one's total tax bill.


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2024 Icons: Mark Sonderen

Second-generation manufacturer grows company, leaves it in third-gen's hands
May 9, 2024
Mike McLean

Journal Icon Mark Sonderen took over Sonderen Packaging Inc. from his father in 1978 and led the company’s growth for 36 years before handing the reins over to his son and daughter.


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