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2020 Financial Markets Update

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First Western Trust Supports The Women’s Foundation of Colorado with $10,000 Match on Colorado Gives Day Match

November 20, 2014

Denver, Colo – Nov 20, 2014 – First Western Trust is pleased to announce its support of The Women’s Foundation […]

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Why Women Philanthropists Are Changing the World

August 29, 2014

On August 28, 2014, Alexis Owen, Director of Philanthropic Services & Marketing, shared a webinar, discussing the impact women are […]

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How NextGens Think About Philanthropy

December 5, 2013

First Western Trust’s Director of Philanthropic Services, Alexis Boian, recently presented a webinar entitled Generational Divide: How NextGens Think Differently About Philanthropy. […]

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What to Know Before You Go | Philanthropic Travel

September 9, 2013

As summer starts to wind down and fall begins, many find that it’s a great time to begin planning for […]

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Philanthropic Travel: How to See the World While Doing Good

August 20, 2013

Traveling with family, friends, or even on your own provides an amazing opportunity to experience new cultures and create long-lasting […]

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Do More Good: Effectively Managing Your Private Foundation

May 20, 2013

Your values determine the shape and direction of your private foundation, but to reach your goals, you need to effectively […]

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To Give or Not to Give: How to Decide at the Holidays

November 8, 2012

The time of year is fast approaching when your mailbox will overflow with holiday appeals. Whether sponsoring meals for the […]

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Creating the Next Generation of Philanthropists

October 26, 2012

First Western’s Director of Philanthropic Services, Alexis Boian, shares her thoughts on inspiring children and young adults to make a […]

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The Boomerang Gift

April 1, 2012

The current tax laws offer few opportunities to do well by doing good. A Charitable Lead Annuity Trust (CLAT) allows you to make a tax-free gift to your children while simultaneously making a recurrent and immediate gift to a charitable organization you support. Given the low interest rates, this is one of the best times in history to obtain the maximum benefit of this strategy.

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Win-Win Strategies for Charitable Giving

November 9, 2011

Bill Schmidt, Senior Trust Officer, hosts a webinar on win-win strategies for charitable giving.