Sometimes the hardest part of giving isn’t deciding whether to make a difference.
It’s deciding how.
After the unexpected loss of her husband, Ramsey, Cheri Palmer Hashem knew she wanted to honor his memory in a meaningful way. For over …
Good News Keeps Coming: Retirement Plans and Charitable Giving
Could some of your clients lower their tax bill while supporting the causes they care about?
You’ve no doubt noticed that Qualified Charitable Distributions (“QCDs”) continue to gain traction as one of the most practical and effective charitable planning tools …
Jennifer’s Story: A Legacy That Grows
At Cobb Community Foundation, we often talk about the long-term impact of generosity. But sometimes, the clearest examples are found not in numbers or financial plans, but in the life of a single person. Jennifer’s journey is one of those …
Match Pool Key to Match Magic Success
Research shows that matching campaigns can increase total donations by 19%–35%, encouraging donors to give more when their generosity is amplified. Cobb Community Foundation’s proportional match model reflects this research by distributing match dollars based on each nonprofit’s share of …
Melissa Gilbert: Planning with Purpose
The following story originally appeared in Cobb Community Foundation’s 2023 Impact Report.
Melissa W. Gilbert, a member of GDCR’s Trust, Estate & Tax Section, attended Georgia State University College of Law and Florida State University.
Early in her career, Gilbert …
Bob Neisler: A Legacy Well Lived
The following story originally appeared in Cobb Community Foundation’s 2022 Impact Report.
On September 19, we received word that one of our fundholders, Robert Neisler, had passed away. Mr. Neisler was originally a client of Morris Henderson, founding partner of …
Michael Sute Makes Referral Magic
The following story originally appeared in Cobb Community Foundation’s 2025 Impact Report.
Michael Sute began his career in 1996 with a large Southeast CPA firm before opening his own practice in Cobb County in 2009. A specialist in personal and …
Bill and Ginger Dallas: Making Magic Turning an RMD into a QCD
The following story originally appeared in Cobb Community Foundation’s 2025 Impact Report.
Bill and Ginger Dallas have been giving through their donor advised fund at Cobb Community Foundation for more than ten years. Along the way, they’ve supported their church, …
Collective Giving
What does it look like when a community decides to tackle what matters most?
In Cobb, it looks like people giving together to create change that lasts.
At Cobb Community Foundation, that shared investment is focused on a few …
Cobb Community Foundation Continues to Make a Difference
Originally published in Cobb In Focus’ May-June, 2026 issue, this op-ed was written by Cory Sekine-Petite.
Cobb Community Foundation reports record year of giving, expands impact across Cobb CountyEarlier this year, the Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) reported a record …