Have you checked your donor-advised fund recently?

Donor-advised funds make giving easy, effective and efficient. It’s like having your own private foundation! However, we know how easy it can be to forget about your fund, especially if you aren’t a regular giver. If you haven’t established a stewardship philosophy for yourself or your family, we encourage you to learn how to do that by clicking here. A stewardship philosophy will encourage you to give more frequently and allow you to meet your giving goals. In combination with establishing a stewardship philosophy, regularly checking your donor-advised fund will help you remain mindful of your God-given responsibility to give that which you’ve been entrusted. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of monitoring your fund.

Gift giving inspiration

Regularly checking your donor-advised fund can serve as gift giving inspiration! When you log in to Donor Central, you’ll first see your available funds and your most recent gifts. From there, you can click “Recommend a grant” to search through a list of organizations who have previously received gifts from CCF’s donors. Scrolling through this list can spark inspiration for your next gift! Can’t find the establishment you’re looking for? Select “Add new charity” to add the organization you’d like to make a gift to.

Tax free growth

Another benefit to regularly checking your fund is to watch your fund’s growth. The funds invested into your account grow tax free, which helps you give even more! While this tax benefit is a bonus, we focus on the bigger picture of giving those funds away at CCF. We love helping you help others!

Organizational involvement

Last but certainly not least, a major benefit to regularly checking your donor-advised fund is staying up to date with CCF! We consider you a part of our family and enjoy getting to know you and yours. We pride ourselves in maintaining close relationships with our donors. We’re only an email or phone call away if you ever have any questions regarding your fund or need assistance with your account.

Are you looking to establish a donor-advised fund or stewardship philosophy? Do you have questions about Donor Central or the gift giving process? If so, please contact CCF’s director of donor relations Stephanie Jones at stephanie@ccfmemphis.org or at 901-682-1790.