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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Win-Win Strategies for Charitable Giving
November 9, 2011
Bill Schmidt, Senior Trust Officer, hosts a webinar on win-win strategies for charitable giving.