b'At RK, our vision for giving Many options exist for planned giving, among them:is connected to what were passionate about. What brings usDonor advised fundsthe most joy? How can we affect Charitable trustsDonation of highly appreciated securitiesthe most change? And, finally, Qualified charitable distributionshow do we plan for it?There are as many ways of giving as there are clients whoFor some people, giving is spontaneous. They see a need, andhave the luxury of doing so. Some clients have given faithfully they respond in the moment. After all, why wait? As author andto their churches and other organizations for many years.C.P.A. Ron Blue says, Do your giving while youre living soTheyve been able to do this because they have stuck to a youre knowing where its going.spending plan that has allowed them to give more, save more and enjoy many of Gods blessings as a family.Giving can also be systematic, through regular ongoing donations. And giving can be strategic, by integrating a giving strategy intoOther clients sold a business and began funding a foundation, long-term planning. Planned giving can even allow our clientswith an annual amount for each of the three family units to give. to involve the entire family in the act of generosity.During family meetings, everyone shares where theyve given their allotment and why. The kids get to participate and hear whats most important to the family and why. Giving is a great way for families to pass down their values to younger generations. RK can help set up the plan that will allow your family to live, grow and give to the causes that you care about.1. Ertel, C. R. by A., Ertel, A., Weinberger, W. byJ., Weinberger, J., Jessica Weinberger As a marketing professional and award-winning freelance writer in Minneapolis, Laderer, W. byA., Laderer, A., Rauch, W. byJ., Rauch, J., Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S, LCSW-S, C. V. C., Wiebe, W. byJ., & Wiebe, J. (2021, March 16). What giving back does for your mental health. Talkspace.2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2015, July 6). Brain imaging reveals joys of giving. National Institutes of Health.Jeff coaches his son AJs 10u travel baseball team, which is sponsored by RK.THE TOOLS FOR GIVINGThere are four basic short-term uses for the money that we have: Live, Give, Owe and Grow. Although we can determine our priorities for using our money, living will always get the biggest portion. Housing, food, clothing, social events and other aspects of our standard of living are included in this category. Once we address what we owe (through mortgages, taxes and other obligations) and what we want to invest for growth, we are left with our choices around giving. Volume One Summer 2022 29'