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    Your IRA is a force for good

    It probably would not surprise you to learn that over 42% of Americans own an IRA. In many cases, IRAs–especially for people who have rolled over one or more employer retirement plans–represent a significant portion of a household’s net worth.
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    Welcoming Week: Cultivating and Celebrating Diversity in Lincoln

    For decades, Lincoln has been a community of welcome for immigrants and refugees. In fact, about ten percent of Lincolnites are foreign-born. Our newest neighbors come to Lincoln for all kinds of reasons, from employment and entrepreneurship to education and community. This brings a wealth of cultural diversity to celebrate and explore!
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    Celebrating Designated Grants

    Do you celebrate significant annual events such as special anniversaries, family milestones, and birthdays? Here at the Lincoln Community Foundation, we like to celebrate something special each August – annual grant distributions from our designated funds. 
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    Finding your philanthropic personality

    Here in Lincoln, charitable giving traditions are a big part of our community, although the way these values are translated into action may vary widely from person to person. And that’s a good thing!
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    A Love Letter to Give to Lincoln Day

    Vice President for Marketing and Communications, Jenny Chapin, shares her story of how a chance meeting on Give to Lincoln Day changed her life.
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