Working with a community foundation can provide a helpful link to resources for charitable planning. Minnesota Community Foundation can provide financial illustrations for a variety of life income gifts, sample language for a Donor Advised Fund and other types of funds. Whether you're an attorney, trust officer, financial planner, investment advisor or certified public accountant, or have a specific interest in the technical aspects of planned giving, we can help you help your clients explore their options. Online Planned Giving Resources for Professional Advisors The Planned Giving Design Center (PGDC) is sponsored by Minnesota Community Foundation and The Saint Paul Foundation as a charitable giving information service to professional advisors. The PGDC is a free online service of the Professional Advisors Charitable Network (PACNet). The site provides up-to-date technical and legal information about charitable planning options. Cornerstone Council The Cornerstone Council is an advisory group of 14 experts who work in the field of estate planning and financial planning. Members lend their professional expertise and advice to Minnesota Community Foundation and The Saint Paul Foundation on Foundation services for professional advisors and their clients, as well as existing donors. Advisor Commentary Advisor Commentary is a quarterly column where advisors provide insight to various charitable giving vehicles and topics. Continuing Education Check here to learn more about our Continuing Education programs. Newsletter To request a copy of our "Insights" newsletter click here. Charitable Planning Assistance Check here to learn more about expanding your charitable planning expertise. Working with Donors Charitable planning is our mission at Minnesota Community Foundation. Our goal in working with professional advisors is to help you find the best solutions for your client and to reinforce your client relationship. Who to Contact Check here for information on who to contact at the Foundation. Downloads Download sample fund agreements and publications.