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Ken Nopar

Senior Philanthropic Advisor, American Endowment Foundation

Ken Nopar is the senior philanthropic advisor for the American Endowment Foundation, the country’s leading independent donor-advised fund since 1993 with over $6 billion in assets. AEF works with donors and their wealth, legal and tax advisors in all 50 states.​

 

 

 

Latest from Ken Nopar

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Philanthropy
Two Reasons Why It's a Critical Time to Discuss Charitable PlanningTwo Reasons Why It's a Critical Time to Discuss Charitable Planning
byKen Nopar
Mar 13, 2024
4 Min Read
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Philanthropy
Encourage Clients to Open DAF Accounts Before It’s Too LateEncourage Clients to Open DAF Accounts Before It’s Too Late
byKen Nopar
Nov 1, 2023
3 Min Read

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Philanthropy
Why DAFs Appeal to Childless Clients
Why DAFs Appeal to Childless Clients
Apr 12, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
The Importance of Professional Asset Management in DAF Accounts
The Importance of Professional Asset Management in DAF Accounts
Nov 7, 2022
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4 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Charitable Planning Conversations with Clients in Down Markets
Charitable Planning Conversations with Clients in Down Markets
Jun 16, 2022
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4 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
How Charitable Planning Helps Retain Clients
How Charitable Planning Helps Retain Clients
Mar 16, 2022
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4 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Six Benefits of Establishing a DAF for Clients
Six Benefits of Establishing a DAF for Clients
Oct 20, 2021
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4 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Seven Benefits of Establishing Complementary DAFs
Seven Benefits of Establishing Complementary DAFs
Sep 1, 2021
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5 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Opinion: Attempts to Restrict DAFs May Impede Philanthropic Efforts
Opinion: Attempts to Restrict DAFs May Impede Philanthropic Efforts
Jun 29, 2021
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6 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Amid the Crises in 2020, DAFs Continued to Expand
Amid the Crises in 2020, DAFs Continued to Expand
Jan 25, 2021
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3 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Should Clients Create A DAF or Donate Directly?
Should Clients Create A DAF or Donate Directly?
Sep 16, 2020
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4 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Why Now’s an Ideal Time to Talk With Clients About Charitable Giving
Why Now’s an Ideal Time to Talk With Clients About Charitable Giving
Jun 11, 2020
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6 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Role of Donor-Advised Funds During Bad Markets and Recessions
Role of Donor-Advised Funds During Bad Markets and Recessions
Mar 18, 2020
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3 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
What to Do If Clients Established DAFs on Their Own
What to Do If Clients Established DAFs on Their Own
Jan 8, 2020
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3 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Twenty Charitable Planning Questions for the Holidays
Twenty Charitable Planning Questions for the Holidays
Nov 8, 2019
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4 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
When to Open Donor-Advised Funds vs. Private Foundations?
When to Open Donor-Advised Funds vs. Private Foundations?
May 29, 2019
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6 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Eleven Ways Charities and DAFs Can Work Together
Eleven Ways Charities and DAFs Can Work Together
Dec 19, 2018
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12 Slides
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Encourage Non-Philanthropic Clients to Give with These Tips
Encourage Non-Philanthropic Clients to Give with These Tips
Jul 23, 2018
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5 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
The Growth of “Side-Car” DAF Accounts
The Growth of “Side-Car” DAF Accounts
Apr 6, 2018
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5 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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High Net Worth
Eight Questions Clients Should Ask When Choosing a Charity
Eight Questions Clients Should Ask When Choosing a Charity
Jul 17, 2017
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8 Slides
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
Help Clients Evaluate Charities
Help Clients Evaluate Charities
Oct 7, 2016
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5 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
During Market Uncertainty, How Donor-Advised Funds Can Help
During Market Uncertainty, How Donor-Advised Funds Can Help
Sep 8, 2015
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4 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor
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Philanthropy
How to Select The Most Appropriate Donor-Advised Fund
How to Select The Most Appropriate Donor-Advised Fund
Feb 13, 2015
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6 Min Read
byKen Nopar, Senior Philanthropic Advisor

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