Professional Advisors

Why work with us?

We help your clients leave a personal, enduring legacy that benefits Northland forever. By working with Northland Community Foundation, you can:

  • Align Giving with Values:
    We help match your clients’ goals with impactful projects in their community.
  • Provide Flexible Options:
    Clients can choose to support causes during their lifetime, through their will, or a combination of both.
  • Maximise Their Gifting:
    Gifts can include tax benefits, maintain financial security, and still provide for family.
  • Ensure Lasting Impact:
    Gifts to Northland Community Foundation create sustainable support for local causes that will endure for generations.

Many of our donors choose to leave a percentage of their estate to both family and their community. Every bit truly counts, and even a small percentage can make a transformational difference in Northland.

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How we can help

At no cost to you, we can:

  • Provide Tailored Giving Plans:
    Collaborate to design giving strategies that meet your clients’ charitable and financial goals.
  • Offer Expertise on Giving:
    Share insights into impactful local projects and initiatives.
  • Support Complex Gifts:
    Facilitate giving options like real estate, shares, or life insurance policies.
  • Deliver Training and Resources:
    Offer resources for introducing donations into wealth planning conversations and present to your board, clients, or team on request.

We’re also here to answer any questions you or your clients may have, so you can feel confident in the value we provide.

Frequently Asked Questions

My client wants to leave a lasting legacy. How do I help them leave a lasting gift?

The process is simple:

1️⃣ Start the conversation – Ask your client if they have considered including charity in their will.

2️⃣ Connect with us – We can provide guidance and sample bequest wording for their lawyer.

3️⃣ Create a lasting impact – We ensure their gift is managed and invested wisely for future generations.

Northland Community Foundation makes it easy for your clients to give back to Northland in a way that lasts forever.

What are the benefits of giving through Northland Community Foundation?

By donating through Northland Community Foundation, your clients can:

✅ Maximize tax benefits – Donations qualify for tax credits or deductions.

✅ Make a lasting impact – Endowment funds ensure support continues for generations.

✅ Support what matters most – Clients can choose specific causes, charities, or community initiatives.

✅ Give with confidence – We manage and invest funds professionally, ensuring long-term benefit.

We work alongside advisors to make charitable giving simple, flexible, and impactful.

How can I introduce charitable giving to my clients?

As a professional advisor, you play a key role in helping clients shape their legacy. A simple way to start the conversation is by asking:

💬 “Are there any charities or causes you care about that you’d like to support in your will or during your lifetime?”

Advisors do not tell clients what they should be doing in their wills, but advisors can advise what options are available. Many clients are interested in giving back but aren’t sure where to start. Northland Community Foundation offers a way of giving that benefits both their financial plans and the community

How can professional advisors work with Northland Community Foundation?

We partner with lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors to help clients incorporate charitable giving into their financial and estate plans. Whether your client wants to leave a gift in their will, set up an endowment, or support a specific cause, we provide expert guidance on the best options available.