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Financial Advisor September 2007 Jeff Schlegel	Donating Outside The Box Such vehicles as donor-advised funds, private foundations and charitable remainder trusts are commonly used by many financial advisors to help clients achieve their charitable goals. But sometimes unconventional steps can also play a philanthropic role.
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