Ways to Give

Giving Options for Every Philanthropic Goal
No matter how you choose to give, your generosity strengthens Cecil County now and for generations to come. CFCC provides professional stewardship and investment management to help your gift make the greatest impact. Explore the giving options below to find the approach that works best for you.

Cash

Simple. Immediate. Impactful.

Cash gifts are the most common way to give and allow us to respond quickly to community needs and opportunities.

All cash gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Cash gifts can be made:

  • Annual Donations
    Make an annual gift to your endowment to support the causes and nonprofits that matter most in Cecil County.
  • One-Time, Single Donation
    Make a one-time endowment gift to immediately support nonprofit organizations and community initiatives.
  • Monthly Recurring Donations
    Sustain your impact all year long with convenient monthly gifts to your endowment that add up to lasting change.
  • Through your donor advised fund

Securities

A smart way to give.

Donating securities such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can offer significant tax benefits while allowing you to make a lasting impact on the causes you care about.

Securities must be transferred to CFCC’s brokerage account. Contact us for transfer instructions.

Accepted securities include:

  • Stocks
  • Bonds
  • Mutual funds

IRA

Turn retirement savings into community impact.

If you’re age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to CFCC. This can help support the causes you care about while providing potential tax benefits.

Contact your financial advisor or IRA custodian to determine eligibility and initiate a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

IRA gifts may include:

  • Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
  • One-time gifts
  • Annual charitable distributions

Estate Planning

Leave a legacy that lasts.

Planned gifts through your will, trust, retirement account, or beneficiary designation can create a permanent impact for the causes you care about in Cecil County.

We encourage you to consult your attorney or financial advisor when making estate planning decisions.

Estate planning options may include:

Better Together. Your generosity. Our expertise. Greater impact.

Together, we can build a thriving Cecil County for all.

Questions about what to give?

We’re here to help you find the giving option that best fits your goals and makes the greatest impact.

Contact CFCC

443-350-1353
Info@CecilCountyGives.org