Giving Together

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Giving Together: Maximizing your charitable giving

Giving Together is a special program that allows donors to learn more about meaningful work in greater Birmingham and to work in partnership with the Community Foundation through additional gifts and grants from Advised Funds. A growing number of donors use Giving Together as an effective way to work in partnership with the Community Foundation:

If you choose to establish an Advised Fund at the Community Foundation, the Giving Together program provides many possibilities to maximize your charitable giving:

  • Participate in site visits, view special reports and participate in one-on-one meetings to enhance your knowledge of our community.
  • Gain special access and information about new initiatives, projects and opportunities that meet the most pressing needs of Greater Birmingham.
  • Learn about hidden jewels among nonprofit organizations that serve our community.
  • Involve other members of your family or your business, as much or as little as you prefer.
  • Benefit from the expertise of Community Foundation staff who have years of experience in working with donors and nonprofit organizations, especially in greater Birmingham.
  • Partner with grants from Community Funds and achieve measurable results as part of the Results Framework that guides all our work.

In 2010, donors added $736,000 through the Giving Together program in partnership with grants from Community Funds. This compares to $560,000 in 2009 and shows the growing satisfaction of donors who choose this opportunity to make the most of their giving. Contact Kathryn Corey to find out more or review past Giving Together newsletters to see what Giving Together donors are doing.