Posts Tagged ‘giving’
5 Smart & Powerful Reasons to Give from Your Will
Your completed will is both an important and powerful document. Through it, you can provide for your loved ones’ needs and transfer your God-given resources in a way that reflects your faith and values.
Read MoreFriend or Professional: Who Should Carry Out My Estate Plan?
Should you consider someone you know or turn to a professional? Both options have their advantages.
Read MoreA Guide to Your Family Meeting
A family meeting is a proactive way to protect your loved ones from the uncertainty and drama that too many families navigate after someone passes away.
Read More3 Big Questions to Ask About Your Will
A completed will or trust provides a wonderful opportunity to honor God and provide for your family. Through it, you can also give in a meaningful way to CMDA and the other causes close to your heart.
Read More“There MUST be a Better Way!”
Well, at the risk of sounding theatrical, here’s something you should try. If you’ve always given from your wallet or bank account, there IS a better way!
Read MoreThe Obvious Solution: Giving from an IRA
Looking to stretch the value and impact of your charitable dollar? For supporters who qualify, giving from an IRA remains the obvious solution.
Read MoreIt’s About Time for a Donor-Advised Fund
Like a “charitable giving account,” a donor-advised fund allows you to give cash, stock and other appreciated assets into a single online account.
Read MoreThe Hat Trick of Giving Stock
What a wonderful miracle marriage is! God brings two different people – with unique personalities, experiences and opinions – and binds them together in a beautiful, holy union.
Read MoreWhen You Can’t Agree on an Estate Plan
What a wonderful miracle marriage is! God brings two different people – with unique personalities, experiences and opinions – and binds them together in a beautiful, holy union.
Read MoreHow Much Should I Leave to Ministry?
“How much should I leave to ministries close to my heart?” It’s a practical question asked by those who are working out the details of their wills or trusts.
Read MoreWriting a Spiritual Love Letter
A spiritual love letter may be one of the most meaningful gifts you can leave to your family and friends.
Read MoreReflecting Back on 2022
George Courtney, CMDA’s Vice President of Stewardship and Legacy Giving, joins Dr. Mike Chupp to discuss how God has been at work through CMDA during 2022, while also looking ahead to opportunities for ministry in 2023.
Read MoreGiving
For more than 80 years, we have pursued one goal—to transform the lives of healthcare professionals so they can transform the world. Through more than 40 programs including campus and community ministries, medical missions, public policy and much more, CMDA continues to be a driving force in healthcare—enriching hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
Read MoreSmart and Powerful Giving
Did you know there are smart and powerful ways to increase the impact of your giving—often while benefiting your family, too?
Read MoreNow and Later: Tax-wise Giving from Your IRA
Many CMDA supporters increase the impact and tax-efficiency of their generosity by giving now or later from their individual retirement accounts.
Read MoreGive and Receive Income for Life!
The Not-Too-Good-To-Be-True Giving Option
Support CMDA in a major way and receive steady income payments for life!
Sound too good to be true?
Five Ways to Maximize Your Giving
Savvy giving to stretch your dollar AND reduce your taxes
Whether shopping, investing or giving, you’re always trying to get the most out of your money. To you, this just makes sense!
Woes of the World’s Wealthiest Man: The Missing Possession We All Need
Once deemed the world’s wealthiest man, Howard Hughes seemingly had it all. But at the time of his passing, one missing possession unraveled a lifetime of accumulation.
Read MoreWhere There’s a Will (No really…Where IS Your Will?)
Congratulations! If you have a completed, legal will, you already understand the peace of mind that comes from having a plan in place.
Read MoreThe Gift of a Lifetime: Legacy Giving to CMDA
“I wish I could do more!”
It’s one of the most common sentiments we hear from supporters who are passionate about bringing the hope and healing of Christ to the world through healthcare professionals.
Who’s That in the Spotlight? – Living Rich Toward God
You know this person. We all do.
No matter the conversation, they always steer the topic back to themselves. It’s predictable. Annoying. Sad.
Read MoreBlessing CMDA Through Your IRA: A Smart and Satisfying Solution for Seniors
Many generous seniors bless the ministry of CMDA by giving directly from their individual retirement accounts. For those who qualify, IRA gifts offer a convenient, cost-effective and powerful way to bring the hope and healing of Christ to the world through healthcare professionals.
Read MoreThree Big Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank
Considering a year-end gift to CMDA? Here are three tax-wise options that allow you to give in a substantial way without affecting your cash flow.
Read MoreIn The Blink Of An Eye: Choosing God’s Promise Over The Moment
Most people understand the importance and power of having a completed will or trust in place. Through your will, you can provide for the needs of your loved ones and give meaningful support to CMDA and the other causes close to your heart.
Read MoreTop 3 Estate Plan Sticking Points (And How to Get Un-Stuck)
Most people understand the importance and power of having a completed will or trust in place. Through your will, you can provide for the needs of your loved ones and give meaningful support to CMDA and the other causes close to your heart.
Read MoreLeaving Your IRA to CMDA: A Smart and Simple Way to Give
Many people make the mistake of leaving their IRA, 401(k) or other retirement funds to family, and then giving entirely different gifts from their will to charity. In most cases, this is the exact opposite of what should happen.
Read MoreAvoiding the Cliffhanger: How Your Will Reveals What Matters Most
Cliffhangers might be an amusing way to end a novel or sitcom, but it’s hardly the way to conclude your own life’s story.
Yet, this is exactly what will happen if you don’t complete or communicate your estate plans. Your loved ones will face the ultimate “cliffhanger.”
Without completing and sharing your will or trust, your family will be burdened with uncertainty about how you wanted your belongings to be distributed. They won’t have any clarity about the provisions you wanted to make for your family or for the causes close to your heart.
Read MoreHow Generous Christians Save Taxes
Savvy Giving Options You Should Know
Care to know a secret?
Generous Christians just like you are giving to CMDA in savvy ways that have tremendous kingdom impact AND reduce their taxes!
Read MoreThe Cure for Your Real Estate Headaches
Reduce Taxes and Burdens by Giving Property. Sometimes the cost and hassle of owning real estate outweighs the benefits your property once offered.
Can you relate to any of these ownership headaches?
The One Thing that Keeps Us from Gloating
For many, the iconic, self-made millionaire is the epitome of American life. The familiar, if not trite, mantra goes something like this: “Work harder than everyone else now and collect your millions later.”
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