Why settle for less with your giving this year, when you can Launch?

 
It’s finally here…time to do the giving you’ve been looking forward to all year. But what if your year-end giving budget is not as big as it used to be? Will the ministries and charities that depend on your support have to settle for less this Christmas? You can continue to give more this holiday season by giving more wisely through Launch, NCF's innovative approach to giving that helps you move beyond the limits of cash and checks toward tax-smart donations of real estate, business interests, and other non-liquid gifts. 
 
> Learn more with our Launch brochure
> Call NCF today at 800.681.6223 for a free Launch conversation

A Generous Business: How one Florida entrepreneur
launched his giving to new heights

After much prayer and discussions with his wife, his father, and others, on December 5, 1985, Bart Azzarelli launched his own construction company, and from the beginning he decided to put God first. He has since given significant interests in the company to his NCF Giving Fund, rather than the more cumbersome and costly option of starting his own private foundation. Today, Bart continues in his belief that Christian business owners and executives should operate their businesses as ministries. "Our entire lives belong to God," Bart explains, "including our businesses. As good stewards, we are called to use these gifts to glorify Him."
  
> Read the full story of how Bart Launched his giving

Total contributions over $483 million, highest grant-making year ever...those are just a few of the numbers we're celebrating with you in in NCF's 2008 Annual Report

 
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