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Reigniting your passion for giving
When’s the last time you requested a grant through your donor-advised fund? It’s easy to get preoccupied with the day-to-day and forget to give or to lose the motivation to make it a part of your routine. At CCF, a key way we seek inspiration is through His…
Three ways to further support organizations you give to financially
Donors often choose to support causes or organizations close to their hearts when they decide to give. For example, if you adopted a pet from an animal shelter, you may be passionate about local animal rescue and welfare services. As your giving routine intertwines with your daily schedule,…
Talking with nonprofits about your gifts
If you have a gift spoiler in your life, you know it can make a birthday or holiday less fun when you know what’s wrapped and headed your way. It’s not the same for nonprofit organizations – knowing what funding to anticipate helps plan their operations and make decisions…
Talking taxes and giving through a donor-advised fund
If you give to several nonprofit organizations throughout the year, you may find tracking down your donations is cumbersome. Nonprofits use different giving methods and platforms – some will send you a printed receipt, while others will email you a statement you must log in to retrieve. Long…
A look back at Hope for Memphis in 2023
Did you know by having a fund at the Christian Community Foundation, you’re giving back to your community beyond what you grant individually? The Hope for Memphis Fund grant utilizes surplus funds from operations and fees from all donor-advised funds to create more sustainable, effective Christian ministries and leaders who are seeking city-wide transformation.