Scott Beesley of Gateway Financial Partners

10/06/2026

Come learn ways to give and the importance of keeping it local.

I will be a the panelist, representing the Community Foundation of Nevada County.

Friday, Oct 23rd
5:30 - 7:30 PM
314 W Main St, Grass Valley CA

09/23/2026

Many people assume charitable bequests have to be set as a dollar figure. But tying your gift to a percentage of your estate allows it to grow or shrink with your overall assets.

This flexibility can help balance generosity while making sure your giving reflects your resources at the time it’s needed most.

09/21/2026

Donating at year-end is common, but may not be optimal.

For some, spreading contributions over time, or making gifts in high-income years, can make both personal and philanthropic sense.

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09/17/2026

Harvard's Michael Norton has studied giving for more than 15 years. One of his findings sticks with me: people consistently predict that spending on themselves will make them happier, and they're consistently wrong. Spending on someone else wins.

We tend to underestimate how much we get back from giving. Worth remembering as our local nonprofits head into their busiest season.

Research shows that acts of generosity, like gift-giving, are contagious and increase happiness. Giving and receiving are also fundamental for good relationships.

09/14/2026

For many families, generosity comes with a question:

How can I support causes I care about without compromising long-term financial stability?

Finding the right balance often means exploring tools like donor-advised funds, charitable trusts, or Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).

What strategies have you considered for aligning philanthropy with financial security?

09/08/2026

The recent fires in Nevada County are an important reminder that emergencies can develop quickly, and preparation matters long before they do.

With the Maidu and Jackson fires now extinguished, this National Preparedness Month is a good time to review the steps you and your family would take if an emergency affected your community. Know your local risks, make an emergency plan, keep essential supplies on hand, and know where to turn for reliable updates.

A little preparation today can make it easier to respond when the unexpected happens.

Nevada County fire crews were hard at work to extinguish a series of vegetation fires in the region on Tuesday and Wednesday, including the Maidu Fire near the Eric Rood

09/01/2026

If you’ve ever wondered how your giving connects to the community around you, it may be worth exploring ways to build local impact. Together, small choices can create lasting change right here at home.

Let’s start that conversation.

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08/10/2026

A $1 million 401(k) may not equal $1 million of spendable income. Learn how taxes, required minimum distributions, and withdrawal timing affect what you actually keep in retirement.

08/08/2026

A large 401(k) balance can look reassuring—but future withdrawals may be fully taxable. Learn how required distributions, tax brackets, and withdrawal timing can impact your long-term retirement income plan.

08/07/2026

Our portfolios use direct engagement, shareholder resolutions, and proxy voting to support the United Nations’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Great to see our own local BriarPatch Food Co-op getting name dropped at a recent UN forum!