Do you have clients who need more tax deductions this year? Help them Launch!

 
Your clients turn to you for answers, and NCF’s asset-based giving program Launch might be just the solution they’ve been looking for. Launch gives you everything you need to help your high-capacity clients move beyond the limits of checkbook philanthropy toward tax-smart donations of real estate, business interests, and other non-liquid gifts. You'll help your clients save more taxes, give more charitably, and experience more joy this holiday season than they ever imagined. And that is exactly the kind of client experience you need to help grow your business and set your practice apart from the competition.
 
 > Learn more with our Launch brochure
> Call NCF today at 800.681.6223 for a free Launch conversation

 


 
 

Planning Your Practice's Year-end Approach
The critical year-end season is here, and despite tough times, generous Christians continue to give. In 2008, giving in the religious sector actually increased 5.5%, even though the market declined by 38.5% and overall giving fell by 5% (Giving USA study). So if your clients want to be generous, how will you help them leverage their gifts for more impact this season?
 
 > Read our five year-end strategies for your practice

 
 

Last-minute, tax-smart giving is a specialty of NCF,
one professional advisor says
 
When it comes to the frenzy of year-end planning, many advisors trust NCF to help them implement tax-smart strategies that can happen on time. Phil Fox, Senior Financial Advisor for Ronald Blue & Co. in Indianapolis, IN, explains, “We had a business interest gift last year that came right down to the wire but NCF knew what had to be done. There is a comfort level with the NCF staff that they will get the job done.” The NCF Giving Fund (donor-advised fund) also plays a big role in year-end strategies with clients. Phil says, “Last week, I met with a client whose assets have appreciated over the last five months. We are going to move those gains and donate about $250,000 worth of assets to their Giving Fund. This is such a great tool because they will avoid the capital gains tax, get a significant tax deduction now, and be able to do some major giving over the next 12 to 24 months.”
 
 > How can NCF serve you and your clients? Call us at 800.681.6223 to get started  

 


Phil Fox,
 advisor in
Indianapolis, IN
 
 

NCF offers $130,000 in scholarships for half-off
Kingdom Advisors training through year-end
Are you seeking a simple, effective way to learn how to incorporate your faith into your practice? If so, Kingdom Advisors online (on demand) training is for you, and NCF is making it cost-effective by sponsoring $130,000 worth of scholarships through December 31, 2009. Training normally costs $1,500, but through 12/31 the cost is only $750.

> Register at Kingdom Advisor's training page (click "NCF Scholarship" under the "Training" tab)

 
 

Total contributions over $483 million, highest grant-making year ever...those are just a few of the numbers we're celebrating with you
 
NCF's 2008 Annual Report is ready for download, following our yearly audit of our financials. NCF's President David Wills summarizes the year well: "With one of the most challenging years in recent history behind us, our hearts are filled with awe and gratitude as we reflect on the great things that God is doing through you and NCF. Despite tough times, we continue to be humbled by the givers who are looking beyond their own financial situation to respond to the needs at hand."
 
 > Download our Looking Beyond 2008 Annual Report now

 

 
 
 

Call NCF today at 800.681.6223
to receive a free Launch analysis
for your practice.

Or download our Launch brochure now.
(NCF can provide copies to you to give
to your clients.)