Donor Resources

Helpful Videos

What is a Community Foundation?

What is a Donor Advised Fund?

Asset-Based Giving: How non-cash donations can make a lasting impact

Brochures

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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.

Blog Posts

How a Donor Advised Fund Works

At Ten Talents Foundation, we believe generosity should be simple, strategic, and impactful. Yet,...

How this Church Gym is bringing Hope to one of California’s Poorest Neighborhoods

The Challenge of Leading a Church in Southeast Fresno "God has given me the privilege of pastoring...

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...

Answering God’s Bigger Questions With Our Lives

On March 10, local business leaders gathered for a CBMC Fresno luncheon around a theme that sits...

Generosity & The Gospel

Generosity & the GospelLast Sunday, some families loaded up a car full of kiddos dressed in...

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Giving your RMD to causes you care about... and save on income taxes!If you are over 72 years old...

Including Ministries in Your Will or Trust

Including Ministries You Love in Your Will or Trust (with guidelines & intentionality)Have you...

What is a “Successful” Retirement?

What is a "Successful" Retirement?  “The happiest people I have worked with are not necessarily...

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...

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...