2 Corinthians 9:7 reads, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” God’s Word is clear that Christians should be generous, but it leaves room for how we practice that generosity. Host Rob West chats with Valerie Hogan of the National Christian Foundation about a way to make your giving more efficient and effective. Then it’s your calls at 800-525-7000. Valerie Hogan, is an attorney, a Certified Financial Planner and relationship manager at the National Christian Foundation. But most of all she has a passion for helping people overcome financial obstacles so they can give more generously. 
<ul><li>Valerie talks about her mission helping people be wise stewards of what God’s entrusted them for giving. She talks about a donor advised fund being a great way to do that. </li><li>She describes a donor advised fund as a charitable checking account. You can move funds and other things into this fund and they are designated for charities. </li><li>She then talks about who can benefit from and who should open what the National Christian Foundation calls a “Giving Fund.”</li><li>She then gives specifics on how simple it is to open a giving fund and what the tax advantages of opening one can be.</li><li>She explains how a giving fund with National Christian Foundation is different than opening one in another place and how NCF can help with year end giving. </li></ul>Some resources on this subject are listed below: 
<ul><li><a href="https://www.ncfgiving.com/solutions/giving-fund/">Giving Fund video</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ncfgiving.com/documents/giving-fund/">Giving Fund concept sheet</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ncfgiving.com/solutions/maximize-your-giving-in-2020/">Maximize your giving in 2020</a></li></ul>Here are some questions we answered from our callers on today’s program:
<ul><li>I am a school principle. What is the best way to give our teachers a bonus while keeping taxes at a minimum?</li><li>Do you tithe on life insurance money?</li></ul>Ask your questions at (800) 525-7000 or email them at <a href="mailto:questions@moneywise.org">questions@moneywise.org</a>. Visit our website at <a href="http://moneywise.org/">moneywise.org</a> where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, purchase books, and even download free, helpful resources. Like and Follow us on Facebook at MoneyWise Media for videos and the very latest discussion! Remember that it’s your prayerful and financial support that keeps MoneyWise on the air. Help us continue this outreach by clicking the Donate tab at the top of the page.

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God’s Word is clear that Christians should be generous but it leaves room for how we practice that generosity. Host Rob West chats with Valerie Hogan of the National Christian Foundation about a way to make your giving more efficient and effective.

Donor Advised Funds with Valerie Hogan

FaithFi | Oct 28, 2020

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