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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.
Five questions to ask your financial advisor about giving
When giving, it’s important to have all your ducks in a row. The process can be arduous (completing forms, gathering paperwork for tax season, etc.), but by asking your financial advisor the right questions, you can be more prepared to maximize your giving strategy to its full potential.
Here are a few questions to consider asking your financial advisor before beginning your giving journey.
It’s National Nonprofit Day!
At CCF, we love being your conduit of giving to your favorite organizations and causes, but did you know there are ways to support your favorite nonprofits year-round without monetary donations?
Balancing fund growth and grants
Once givers learn that they can invest in a donor-advised fund and grow their capacity for charitable grants tax-free, opening a donor-advised fund is easy. Many donors start thinking about new ways to expand their giving, maximize their giving output, and how much money they want to pour…
3 lessons on generosity
When you think of generosity in the Bible, do any stories come to mind? While you might recall some of those stories to motivate your generosity in life, you can also use them to teach your children, grandchildren, niece and nephews. If you’re looking to talk to the…
Refresh your giving plan in 2023
January marks the start of a new year, and new years tend to lead to new habits and resolutions. Whether you’re considering making changes to your personal or professional life in 2023, it’s important to have a plan. At Christian Community Foundation, we want to encourage you to…
Leaving your legacy
Are there charities and causes in your life that hold a special place in your heart? You can ensure that your support remains after you pass. A posthumous giving plan can be an important part in your estate planning process. Also known as a legacy plan, this tool…
One-time or recurring disbursements – what helps nonprofits most?
If you give through the Christian Community Foundation, it’s likely that your goal is to be strategic and impactful with the grants you request out of your donor-advised fund. This requires a level of planning that many families and individuals typically don’t remember or prioritize as part of…
NexGen Fund: What you need to know about this powerful tool
In 2019, we launched our NexGen Fund – a vehicle designed to create family conversations about giving. By teaching the next generation about the importance of philanthropy, we can work together to establish a legacy of generational giving. Since our NexGen Fund is the newest addition to our…