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title: "Meet The Snyders: From Exit Strategy to Impact"
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Plus, cause exploration: student homelessness, understanding alternative investments, and making a plan, not just a schedule. ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

| View in browser Making a Plan, Not Just a Schedule While the end of summer can feel like a grind, the rhythm of returning can be a gift—and the start of the school year is the perfect time to pause as a family: compare calendars, map out new routines and responsibilities, and talk through how you want to navigate this season together.    For families with young children, this might mean teaching new skills that build independence. For those with older kids, it may mean balancing class schedules and campus life. And for some families, it may mean adjusting to the quiet of a child leaving home or creating a rhythm of connection with adult kids and grandkids.    Beyond the logistics, there’s a deeper question: What do we want to be intentional about this school year? Maybe it’s:  introducing or refreshing rhythms to keep your family connected and purposeful creating space for generosity—encouraging a family, serving a neighbor, volunteering, or meeting a need  investing in the young people God has placed around you  The fall reset doesn’t have to be complicated. It can begin around the kitchen table with a calendar, a conversation, and a shared desire to make the most of what God has given you.  EXPLORE FAMILY RHYTHMS CAUSE EXPLORATION: Student Homelessness Classrooms across the country are filling up as the school year begins.   While nerves and excitement are natural, some students face far more: They do not have a safe, stable place to call home.     Reports of youth experiencing homelessness may increase during the school year as teachers, counselors, social workers, and others gain visibility into students' routines and living situations—revealing what official counts often miss.    A recent data summary from the National Center for Homeless Education found that of the more than 1.5 million students identified as homeless by public schools nationally, the vast majority weren't in shelters or on the street. Instead, most were staying in motels or temporarily with relatives or friends—one step ahead of having nowhere to go, and largely invisible to standard counts.    Schools turn to community partners to help these families and youth with transportation, enrollment, supplies, clothing, food, shelter, and other basic needs.     With the new semester underway, consider taking a moment to identify your community's greatest needs. As the data shows, they may be closer than you realize and look different than you expect—a family doubled up with relatives, a teenager staying at a motel, a student no one would guess is without a home.    What resources are available? Could the organizations serving students in need benefit from financial support, donated supplies, or volunteers?     A new school year should be a fresh start for every student. Recognizing these needs—and connecting at-risk students to the right resources—can help them start the year with stability, dignity, and hope.  READ THE FULL DATA SUMMARY (nche.ed.gov) MEET THE SNYDERS: From Exit Strategy to Impact “Eventually, we created this business… Carol and I were overwhelmed about how much wealth we were creating or being given... and wanted to give it away.     “\[By giving part of the business before the sale\] into a DAF, we saved money that we didn’t have to pay taxes on, and it increased the amount that we could give away.     “I don’t think God puts a cap on how much you’re going to give. He puts it on your heart, and when he puts something on your heart, you give and you’ll never come up short.”     From student ministry to clean water in Honduras, see how Lee and Carol Snyder expanded their nonprofit impact to accommodate all of their passions after donating part of their business before it sold. WATCH THEIR STORY The Snyders' quote above has been edited for clarity. Understanding Alternative Investments Over the past decade and a half, alternative investments (“alts”) have gained momentum, attracting significant attention, capital, and mainstream interest.     They can provide opportunities for growth and diversification beyond traditional public markets and may be worth evaluating as part of a broader investment strategy, particularly for investors with longer time horizons.     Alts come in several forms, including direct investments, funds, and private debt. Each brings its own risks, costs, complexity, and valuation and liquidity considerations.     Some investors turn to alts to more closely align their portfolios with personal values by funding specialized projects or sectors. Others find that alts offer unique growth potential and may produce returns less correlated with traditional markets. Balanced with traditional investments, alts can offer a number of options that may diversify a portfolio for resilient growth.     Alternative investments may also help grow charitable dollars when in a donor advised fund—an entrepreneurial opportunity that could lead to a higher return on investment, generating more funding for the causes you care about.    The Snyder family, introduced above, is one of many whose giving legacy includes that balance. Their story shows what this could look like in practice: STORY: UNDERSTANDING ALTS Disclaimer: This does not constitute nor does The Signatry provide legal, tax, financial or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or financial consequences of your charitable activities.  Build in community Do you have friends and colleagues who share your vision for stewardship? Invite them to join The Bottom Line & Beyond. 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