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Ten Talents Overview Brief

A 2-page brief outlining Ten Talents’ Mission, Vision, & how we are working to accomplish them.

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Donor Advised Fund Overview

An overview of how a Donor Advised Fund works and the way you can fund it.

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DAF vs Private Foundation

Side by side comparison of Donor Advised Funds and Private Foundations.

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Crop Gifting Guide

An overview of the process and benefits of turning crops into cash so your generosity goes further.

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Ten Talents Annual Impact Report

A yearly report outlining the Ten Talents Foundation’s goals and the  impact made.

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Blog Posts

Over a Million Americans have Opened Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are being used at historic levels according to the National...
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Give More, Pay Less in Taxes: How Asset-Based Giving Maximizes Your Impact 

At Ten Talents Foundation, we love educating our community about tax-wise and strategic ways to...
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Entrusted with Much: Turning Trust into Impact

In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a story about a master who gives three servants a staggering sum of...
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A Life of Generosity: Don Eskes’ Story

“When I became a Christian, I decided I didn’t want to be a spectator. I wanted to be in the game. At 78 years old, I don’t have the same energy and capacity I did 20 years ago, but I don’t think I will die sitting in a rocker somewhere.

I will keep going as long as God will let me.”

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The Gift That Keeps Giving: How One Woman Left A Legacy of Hope through a Fresno Nonprofit

What if your generosity could keep shaping lives long after you're gone? That’s exactly what one...
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The Great Wealth Transfer: A Guide to Generosity and Purpose

Key takeaways: Over $84 trillion is expected to transfer from Baby Boomers to younger generations...
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Giving Non-Cash Assets through a Donor Advised Fund

Giving Non-Cash Assets Through a  Donor Advised Fund.Open a Donor Advised Fund and simplify the...
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4 Ways to Be Generous This Summer

At Ten Talents Foundation, we believe generosity is more than a financial decision—it’s a way of...
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Including Ministries in Your Will or Trust

Including Ministries You Love in Your Will or Trust (with guidelines & intentionality)Have you...
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How to Make a Lasting Impact through an Estate Plan: Insights from Experienced Attorney, Lanier Thomas

Lanier Thomas is a seasoned estate planning attorney at Fennemore Dowling Aaron Law Firm based in...
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