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Because of their flexibility, donor-advised funds are a great way to give strategically, generously and impactfully. For example, did you know you can fund your donor-advised fund account with non-cash assets? As we head into a new year, now is a great time to review our process when…
November is right around the corner, which means Thanksgiving is almost here! While we’re called to give thanks regularly – ”Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – this time…
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…
When you give, it’s natural to want your donation to impact people, animals or the community. We will never tell you where to give, but we can equip you with tools to make wise, prayerful assessments that strengthen your giving plan. When you’re considering making a grant request for an organization out of your donor-advised fund, here are ways you can assess before processing the request.
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,…
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…
Patterns create habits, and like a muscle becomes stronger as it’s continually flexed, your habits become more steadfast as you repeat them in your life. Whether the pattern is prayer, exercise or giving, making a concerted effort to do things regularly means you’re more likely to prioritize them…
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…
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…
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…