Where to Start
	Are you a professional advisor working with a client who has expressed an interest in making a charitable donation? This section provides some basic information about Shuswap Community Foundation designed to assist you and your client to achieve his or her charitable goals. Most Canadians state that they "would like to give something to charity." In fact about 90% of us do contribute to the over 150,000 not-for-profit organizations in Canada. However the myriad of charities and planned giving options facing donors can be confusing, contradictory and somewhat daunting.	Where to Start Why Donate Fund Options Community vs. Private

	Here is an excellent source of general information to help "orient" you and your client to the world of philanthropy. The Professional Advisors e-Resource is a comprehensive resource manual designed especially for professional advisors working with Canadian Community Foundations.
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