News & Events

16
Dec

An exciting new home exists for your non-profit organization in the 222 NON-PROFIT CENTER.  Each space allows your organization to use its unique mission to fulfill needs in our community by providing a supportive and innovative environment located in the heart of downtown Fargo. Your nonprofit can benefit from shared reception services, meeting spaces, professional conference space, printing and copying equipment, technological infrastructure, reduced overhead and all the while increasing your visibility. Does your organization need professional support with fundraising efforts, grant writing or promotion? ...

16
Dec

GivingPoint Moves to their new Broadway Offices

GivingPoint is celebrating its move to their unique, strategically located offices on Broadway in downtown Fargo, ND. GivingPoint partners in making your goals possible. GivingPoint offers services in Fund Raising, Foundation Management and Planned Giving to nonprofits in Health & Human Services, Arts & Culture, Education, Faith and Athletics—all under one umbrella. As GivingPoint expands these programs in the Fargo-Moorhead communities and beyond, our new location will help us provide extended services to many more nonprofits.  In addition, our new space will help us to support a ...

16
Nov

Campaign Management Executive Wanted

   Campaign Management (Executive) BACKGROUND:  GivingPoint - Partners in Fundraising, is a comprehensive development firm that partners with area nonprofits, organizations, and individuals to achieve their fundraising goals. GivingPoint is knowledgeable in philanthropic trends and regional best practices. GivingPoint offers a variety of fundraising consulting services, fund development and administration, and creative solutions for non-profits, families, and foundations. OPPORTUNITY: GivingPoint is seeking a Campaign Management Executive to facilitate capital campaigns, annual campaigns, and special project fundraising for its progressively growing client list. This professional will work with clients to develop and implement campaign strategies, while setting goals to achieve successful outcomes. Core to ...

09
Nov

Continuing Ed Workshop - New Income Tax Credits - New Opportunities for Your Charitable Clients Credits - 1.5 Hours Thursday, December 1, 2011 Community Violence Intervention Center - 211 South 4th St. - Grand Forks, ND 58201 Presented by - GivingPoint Time - 12:00 Pm to 1:30 PM

24
Aug

Athletics Seminar on Building Relationships 2 Download the brochure > The changing dynamics of state and local funding has pressured many schools into very difficult decisions regarding what can be included in general operations budgets. Most vulnerable are those activities that provide critical growth opportunities for our young people: athletics, theatre, art & music. Learn sound techniques for filling in the budget gaps as you build your capacity to raise private funds. Join us as we explore the opportunities awaiting you in this new era of school activities funding. WHERE: Fargo Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center 3803 13th Ave. S., Fargo, ...

05
Jul

Where to Turn for Gift Planning Assistance

By Shannon Schweigert, Principal - GivingPoint When it’s time to make a major charitable gift or consider a gift that has a life income option, who will you turn to for technical advice for your financial interests? The complexities of the tax code and ever-changing regulations regarding charitable giving make professional advice critical in making a sound decision. According to a 2007 study released by the Bank of America, those who give call upon others to assist them in their gift decision making process. Of the individuals surveyed, 41.2% turn to fundraisers and nonprofit staff members first. Peers and peer network contacts ...

05
Jul

Real Estate and Your Gift Planning

By Shannon Schweigert, Principal - GivingPoint One of the greatest challenges for our retirement income plans is to create cash flow from illiquid properties. Often, retirees find themselves owning property such as farm land, vacation homes or commercial real estate that have increased dramatically in value but are producing little income. The low return on investment has not kept up with lifestyle changes, or inflation. Selling the property seems the obvious solution; however many property owners are hesitant to do so because of the capital gains tax implications. There is a solution. Why not consider a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)? The CRT is ...

01
Jul

Gift Planning by way of Charitable Gift Annuities

By Lisa Jackson, Principal – GivingPoint There are many ways to make a planned gift. For example, a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) is a common, simple form of planned giving. It is an excellent way to make a charitable gift while receiving lifetime income benefits and receiving a tax deduction. A CGA is a contract between a donor and a qualifying charity in which a transfer of cash or other property to the charity provides a fixed annual income for life for one or two individuals. After the lifetime of the donor(s), the charity receives the remainder interest of the original ...