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Adding Cru to Your Estate Plans
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Giving as a Family
Journey of Generosity with Generous Giving
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Utilize Smart Giving Tools
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Estate Design Service
Qualified Charitable Distributions (IRA rollover)
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About Us
Smarter Generosity
#
Smarter Generosity
Estate Design
Create a personal “blueprint” for biblical stewardship
Donor Advised Funds
Your generosity simplified and elevated
Investment Profiles
Six profiles for your current season
Income Generating Gifts
Create a source of revenue, enjoy tax incentives and support kingdom work
Gifts from Wills & Trusts
Secure the future of disciple-making with a bequest
Assets & Gifts
Appreciated Securities
Cryptocurrency
Real Estate
Endurance Funds
Insurance Policies
IRA Rollovers
Retirement Assets
Business Interests
Oil & Mineral Interests
Charitable Bequest
Donor Advised Funds
Resources
Plan for the Future
Basic Estate Planning Guide
Adding Cru to Your Estate Plans
Selecting a Professional Advisor
Grow in Stewardship
Giving as a Family
Journey of Generosity with Generous Giving
Generosity Books
Podcast
Utilize Smart Giving Tools
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Estate Design Service
Qualified Charitable Distributions (IRA rollover)
Gifts of Real Estate
Gifts of Crops & Livestock
Gifts of Business Interests
Gifts of Life Insurance
Gifts of Precious Metals
Gifts of Cryptocurrencies
Great Commission DAF Program Guidelines
Endurance Funds
Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA)
Charitable Remainder Trust
Charitable Lead Trust CLT
Other Resources
Articles
Our Commitments To You
About Cru
For Ministry Leaders
Staff Toolkit
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About Us
Smarter Generosity
#
Smarter Generosity
Estate Design
Create a personal “blueprint” for biblical stewardship
Donor Advised Funds
Your generosity simplified and elevated
Investment Profiles
Six profiles for your current season
Income Generating Gifts
Create a source of revenue, enjoy tax incentives and support kingdom work
Gifts from Wills & Trusts
Secure the future of disciple-making with a bequest
Assets & Gifts
Appreciated Securities
Cryptocurrency
Real Estate
Endurance Funds
Insurance Policies
IRA Rollovers
Retirement Assets
Business Interests
Oil & Mineral Interests
Charitable Bequest
Donor Advised Funds
Resources
Plan for the Future
Basic Estate Planning Guide
Adding Cru to Your Estate Plans
Selecting a Professional Advisor
Grow in Stewardship
Giving as a Family
Journey of Generosity with Generous Giving
Generosity Books
Podcast
Utilize Smart Giving Tools
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Estate Design Service
Qualified Charitable Distributions (IRA rollover)
Gifts of Real Estate
Gifts of Crops & Livestock
Gifts of Business Interests
Gifts of Life Insurance
Gifts of Precious Metals
Gifts of Cryptocurrencies
Great Commission DAF Program Guidelines
Endurance Funds
Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA)
Charitable Remainder Trust
Charitable Lead Trust CLT
Other Resources
Articles
Our Commitments To You
About Cru
For Ministry Leaders
Staff Toolkit
Podcast
About Us
Smarter Generosity
#
Smarter Generosity
Estate Design
Create a personal “blueprint” for biblical stewardship
Donor Advised Funds
Your generosity simplified and elevated
Investment Profiles
Six profiles for your current season
Income Generating Gifts
Create a source of revenue, enjoy tax incentives and support kingdom work
Gifts from Wills & Trusts
Secure the future of disciple-making with a bequest
Assets & Gifts
Appreciated Securities
Cryptocurrency
Real Estate
Endurance Funds
Insurance Policies
IRA Rollovers
Retirement Assets
Business Interests
Oil & Mineral Interests
Charitable Bequest
Donor Advised Funds
Resources
Plan for the Future
Basic Estate Planning Guide
Adding Cru to Your Estate Plans
Selecting a Professional Advisor
Grow in Stewardship
Giving as a Family
Journey of Generosity with Generous Giving
Generosity Books
Podcast
Utilize Smart Giving Tools
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Estate Design Service
Qualified Charitable Distributions (IRA rollover)
Gifts of Real Estate
Gifts of Crops & Livestock
Gifts of Business Interests
Gifts of Life Insurance
Gifts of Precious Metals
Gifts of Cryptocurrencies
Great Commission DAF Program Guidelines
Endurance Funds
Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA)
Charitable Remainder Trust
Charitable Lead Trust CLT
Other Resources
Articles
Our Commitments To You
About Cru
For Ministry Leaders
Staff Toolkit
Podcast
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EPISODE 4
Why Christians Use Donor-Advised Funds
Every donor-advised fund is held by a sponsor, and the sponsor decides what it will fund. For believers, that choice carries more weight than most realize.
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EPISODE 4
Why Christians Use Donor-Advised Funds
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Why Christians Use Donor-Advised Funds
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What a Christian Donor Advised Fund Frees You to Do
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