While most charities and ministries focus the majority of their fundraising and donor development resources on securing gifts for their current work, there is wisdom in looking towards the future as well.  Many older charities in North America have modelled this wisdom in the establishment of endowments, or legacy funds.  They now enjoy the rich benefits that time and wisdom affords.

Generating new funding for your organization may begin with opening a CNCF Legacy Fund.  This Fund is much like having your own church or ministry foundation.  It is simple to create and it enables you to accept not only cash and publicly traded securities but also non-liquid assets that you may not be able to receive now.

Your supporters can contribute "innovative gifts" such as real estate and business interests - and generally receive immediate tax deductions while realizing significant tax benefits.  CNCF receives, manages, and liquidates these gifts for you, placing the net proceeds into your organization's CNCF Legacy Fund - from which you can recommend distributions back to your ministry.

Here are some of the benefits of having such a Legacy Fund in place: 

• A steady stream of income is ensured each year.
• Expert investment professionals manage your fund, with low fees.
• Your donors can contribute directly to your legacy fund, even anonymously if they wish.
• Your donors can leave bequests and legacy gifts to your fund, offering them a sense of comfort and choice.
• CNCF will issue immediate tax receipts to your donors.
• CNCF will provide all adminstrative and CRA requirements. 
• You have access to CNCF's experience.

For a summary of giving options for your donors that could grow your legacy fund, simply click here.