Use Your Giving Fund to Participate in #GivingTuesday November 29, 2016
Giving Tuesday is the international day of giving that often begins at the beginning of the Christmas season. The best way to remember the date is to mark your calendar for the first Tuesday after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. This year it is celebrated on November 29, 2016. It marks the official kick off to the end-of-the-year charitable season.
The holiday season is a popular time of year when many people begin to donate to a variety of charities. Mostly the giving is from the heart, and a small part is a reality that the year is going to end soon and people realize they haven’t given or helped as much as they planned. Giving Tuesday is your chance to meet your charity goals this year by participating on Tuesday and throughout the holiday season.
A beneficial way to give is by using your Giving Fund. This will allow you to use assets such as mutual funds, stocks, or cash to make your charitable donations. It might sound complicated but it can benefit you in many ways too. By donating mutual funds or stocks you can take advantage of the NCF tax-free option. This will allow you to donate your investments into your Giving Fund and receive the charitable deduction. Then you can re-fund your portfolio to reset using cash, plus use the tax savings and donate more!
The National Christian Foundation of South Florida is encouraging investors to use their NCFSF Giving Fund to support your favorite charity or ministry. If you haven’t participated in #GivingTuesday in the past, now is your chance to get involved in the global day of giving!
This movement began in 2011 when a team from Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact in New York City created the social media driven event. The purpose of the event is to unite communities, individuals, diverse groups and organizations worldwide for one common purpose. The annual event continues to increase in popularity. The #GivingTuesday event is expected to continue to grow at a rapid pace for many years to come.
This year make it the moment you decide to join this spectacular movement. It is your chance to share your generosity by donating to ministries and other organizations that are close to your heart. Join the movement along with thousands of individuals, families, businesses, civic organizations and nonprofits. Remember to share the news with friends, family and associates to help boost participation and make this the best donation year yet!
