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Giving
How can you help others give?
When you do good for others, it makes you feel good! When we feel good about something, we like to share it with those around us. Leading others to do good will not only make us feel good but will help others feel good too. How can you…
End-of-year giving – stop what you’re doing and plan ahead!
As the year-end approaches, gift giving is often at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Time and money is spent shopping for the perfect Christmas gifts for friends, family and loved ones. If you’re like many of us, mixed in with the holiday shopping deals are requests for support…
Where to give in Memphis?
Memphis has a heart for giving – and we also have causes worth supporting. With so many asks coming in on a daily basis, and with a number of worthy organizations tugging at our heartstrings, it can be hard to land on which organization you want to support through…
How to cultivate a giving spirit when donations are auto-drafted
In this digitally run world where donations are often auto-drafted, it can be hard to remember why you started donating in the first place. With almost 54% of donors giving online, forming real-life relationships with the organizations you support can be more difficult. At times, it can feel…
What does generational giving look like?
When you take a look at the breakdown of givers, the numbers tell an interesting story. Baby Boomers make up 43% of givers, while Generation X makes up 20% and Millennials 11%. It seems clear that age correlates with generosity, and younger givers appear to be behind. Undoubtedly,…
How do I give money in someone’s name?
Have you ever searched for the perfect gift – one that keeps on giving long after the wrapping paper and gift bags have been discarded? Giving a gift in someone’s name is an amazing way to pay tribute to someone you love, and is a special way to give a gift that is more impactful than any physical item could ever be.
Do donations through CCF make a difference in Memphis?
Local nonprofit organizations are a driving force in improving the quality of life within our community. It is our duty as citizens to support these organizations, as they are bettering the very place we call home. Nonprofit organizations assist other businesses in the community to drive economic development,…
What is a community foundation?
Simply put, a community foundation is a conduit and facilitator of your generosity. They file donations away into donor-advised funds. Learn more here.
How to be more generous
We encourage you to strive to be more generous: with your friends and family, with others, with your community, with yourself. But how?