{"id":4106,"date":"2025-10-14T18:42:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T18:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/southflorida\/?page_id=4106"},"modified":"2026-01-27T21:53:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T21:53:04","slug":"friends","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/southflorida\/friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends Don\u2019t Let Friends Give Cash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n\n\n    <p>\n      <a href=\"#why\">Why<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; \n      <a href=\"#how\">How<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; \n      <a href=\"#assets\">What to Give<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; \n      <a href=\"#stories\">Stories<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; \n      <a href=\"#dates\">Year\u2011End<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; \n      <a href=\"#schedule\">Schedule a Call<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- HERO -->\n    <p><strong>Give from your assets, not just your wallet.<\/strong> Donate appreciated stock, real estate, or business interests <em>before<\/em> a sale \u2014 reduce taxes and send more to the causes you love.<\/p>\n    \n<div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#4693C2;color:#ffffff;padding:10px 20px;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px\">\n    Connect with Our Team \u2192\n  <\/a><br \/><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <hr \/>\n\n\n  <!-- SPACE -->\n  <div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n  <!-- WHY IT MATTERS -->\n  <div id=\"why\">\n    <!-- IMAGE SLOT: Simple graphic of 10% cash vs 90% assets -->\n    <div>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/J6QTCC9.png\" alt=\"Most wealth is non\u2011cash; giving from assets multiplies impact\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n    <br \/><br \/><\/div>\n\n    <h2>Why cash isn\u2019t always king<\/h2>\n    <p>Most wealth lives in <strong>non\u2011cash assets<\/strong> (securities, property, businesses). Giving those assets directly through NCF can:<\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Avoid<\/strong> or reduce capital gains taxes.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Increase<\/strong> your charitable deduction (when eligible).<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Send more<\/strong> to charity from the same asset.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Unlock capacity<\/strong> without changing your lifestyle.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/solutions\/non-cash\/\" target=\"_blank\">How non\u2011cash giving works \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n    <hr \/>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- SPACE -->\n  <div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n  <!-- HOW IT WORKS -->\n  <div id=\"how\">\n \n\n    <h2>How it works (1\u20112\u20113)<\/h2>\n\n <div>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/qh9GB2k.png\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n    <br \/><br \/><\/div>\n    <ol>\n      <li><strong>Transfer<\/strong> an appreciated asset (stock, real estate, or business interest) to NCF.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>NCF sells<\/strong> the asset tax\u2011efficiently and adds proceeds to your <em>Giving Fund<\/em> (donor\u2011advised fund).<\/li>\n      <li><strong>You grant<\/strong> to favorite charities \u2014 right away or over time.<\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n    <p>Your South Florida team coordinates everything with you and your advisors.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n    <hr \/>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- SPACE -->\n  <div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n  <!-- WHAT YOU CAN GIVE -->\n  <div id=\"assets\">\n\n\n    <h2>What you can give<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Appreciated securities<\/strong> \u2014 public stock, mutual funds, ETFs.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Real estate<\/strong> \u2014 residential, commercial, land, vacation property.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Business interests<\/strong> \u2014 C\u2011corp, S\u2011corp, LLC, or partnerships (often <em>before<\/em> a sale).<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Other assets<\/strong> \u2014 collectibles, precious metals, restricted stock, notes, intellectual property.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Legacy options<\/strong> \u2014 retirement assets and life insurance.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/stocks\/\" target=\"_blank\">Give stock<\/a>\n      &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/realestate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Give real estate<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    <hr \/>\n\n\n  <!-- SPACE -->\n  <div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n  <!-- IMPACT \/ BENEFITS STRIP -->\n  <div>\n  \n\n    <h2>Multiply your impact<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Plan gifts <em>before<\/em> a sale, liquidity event, or year\u2011end.<\/li>\n      <li>Pair with a Giving Fund for easy, strategic grantmaking.<\/li>\n      <li>Give privately if you prefer anonymous grants.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/givingfund\/\" target=\"_blank\">Explore the Giving Fund \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n    <hr \/>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- SPACE -->\n  <div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n  <!-- STORIES \/ TESTIMONIALS -->\n  <div id=\"stories\">\n    <h2>Stories from our community<\/h2>\n  \n    <div><br \/><br \/>\n      <h3>Church adoption of stock giving<\/h3>\n      <p>\u201cAfter adding NCF\u2019s stock giving option to our website, Riverside Church received two stock gifts within weeks. Giving our donors additional options is already making a big impact.\u201d<br \/>\n      <em>\u2014 Brenda\u2011Lee Miller, Executive Director of Operations, Riverside Church<\/em><br><br><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- IMAGE SLOT: Business owner portrait -->\n    \n    <div>\n      <h3>Business perspective<\/h3>\n      <p>\u201cBefore partnering with NCF, we mostly gave cash. Once we learned about donor\u2011advised funds, we decided to gift a percentage of an appreciated rental property. That decision began our journey of doing something special for the Kingdom with a strong tax advantage. Since then, we\u2019ve given appreciated stock and even life insurance we no longer needed. We\u2019ve also encouraged our adult children to open their own DAFs and seeded theirs as a match \u2014 so they can experience the blessing of blessing others.\u201d<br \/>\n      <em>\u2014 David Fee, South Florida Business Owner and NCF Giver<\/em><br><br><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/stories\/\" target=\"_blank\">See more generosity stories \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n    <hr \/>\n  <br><br><\/div>\n\n  <!-- SPACE -->\n  <div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n  <!-- YEAR\u2011END DATES (MODULE) -->\n  <div id=\"dates\">\n   \n\n    <h2>2025 year\u2011end dates to remember<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Nov 28<\/strong> \u2014 Real estate gifts with Phase 1 environmental review initiated by this date.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Dec 2<\/strong> \u2014 Proprietary mutual fund transfers initiated.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Dec 5<\/strong> \u2014 New SMAs set up.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Dec 12<\/strong> \u2014 Complex gifts: submit asset donation forms and required documents.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Dec 15<\/strong> \u2014 Initiate stock\/mutual fund transfers and e\u2011checks; grant requests for checks to mail by year\u2011end. NOTE: Letter of intent is required before this date.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Dec 31<\/strong> \u2014 Cash gifts postmarked by USPS; wires received; CGA applications and checks dated and postmarked by USPS.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\">Download forms \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n    <hr \/>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- SPACE -->\n  <div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n  <!-- FAQ (SHORT) -->\n  <div>\n    <h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n    <div>\n     <p><b>Do I have to give the entire asset?<\/b><\/p>\n      <p>No. Many givers donate a <strong>portion<\/strong> of a stock position, property, or business interest.<br><br><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <p><b>When should I involve NCF?<\/b><\/p>\n      <p><strong>Early.<\/strong> Before a sale or liquidity event typically delivers the most benefit.<br><br><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <p><b>Can I give anonymously?<\/b><\/p>\n      <p>Yes. We can send grants without revealing your identity.<br><br><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <hr \/>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- SPACE -->\n  <div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n  <!-- NEXT STEPS \/ CTA -->\n  <div id=\"schedule\">\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2>Ready to unlock your full giving potential?<\/h2>\n    <ol>\n      <li><strong>Start a conversation:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/southflorida\/\" target=\"_blank\">Schedule a call with NCF South Florida<\/a>.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Get specific:<\/strong> Share a stock position, property, or business interest you\u2019re considering.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Give with joy:<\/strong> We\u2019ll handle the details so more goes to ministry.<\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/southflorida\/\" target=\"_blank\">Schedule a Call \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n    <hr \/>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- HELPFUL LINKS -->\n  <div>\n    <h2>Helpful links<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/solutions\/non-cash\/\" target=\"_blank\">Non\u2011cash giving overview<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/givingfund\/\" target=\"_blank\">Open or use your Giving Fund<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\">Year\u2011end forms &amp; deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/saturday7\/\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to Saturday 7<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/southflorida\/\" target=\"_blank\">NCF South Florida<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- FOOTER NOTE -->\n  <div>\n    <hr \/>\n    <p><em>NCF does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. 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