Empowering Generosity Workshop: Equipping Nonprofit Leaders for Greater Kingdom Impact

Empowering Generosity Workshop: Equipping Nonprofit Leaders for Greater Kingdom Impact

by | May 2, 2025 | Generosity, Nonprofits

Last month, Ten Talents Foundation had the privilege of hosting the Empowering Generosity Workshop—a gathering designed to equip Central Valley nonprofit leaders and pastors with tools to manage gifts wisely,  honor those who invest in their organizations by strengthening their financial practices, and multiply the impact of every gift they receive for eternal impact. 

45 nonprofit leaders and pastors attended the workshop, which was a powerful time of encouragement, equipping, and connection around the shared mission of advancing God’s Kingdom through generosity. 

During the workshop, participants heard from several leaders, including Pastor Andy White of Legacy Christian Church, who opened the morning with a message on developing a Heart of Generosity. Brent Riffel, President of Ten Talents Foundation, also shared how ministries can best utilize the Foundation to steward gifts strategically for long-term Kingdom impact.

Attendees also learned from Ten Talents Foundation leadership and local experts about: 

  • How to have intentional conversations with people who want to support their organization  
  • Practical ways to better steward gifts for long-term organizational health  
  • Ways ministries can work with Ten Talents Foundation to accept asset-based gifts 
  • Building strong relationships with the community through consistent communication, stories of impact, and relational events 

Last month’s workshop equipped ministry leaders who are committed to using every resource entrusted to them to fulfill their mission.  As organizations learn how to accept new types of gifts, honor those who support their work, and develop long-term strategies to remain healthy, they are more equipped to make an impact in Central California for generations to come. 

Thank you to everyone who attended and made this gathering such a meaningful time! 

Interested in learning more or joining a future training? Contact Ten Talents Foundation here.

What is the role of a Community Foundation? Multiplying Generosity in a Region for Lasting Impact 

What is the role of a Community Foundation? Multiplying Generosity in a Region for Lasting Impact 

by | Feb 20, 2025 | Generosity

At Ten Talents Foundation, we see both the challenges and opportunities in the Central California region. The San Joaquin Valley has the highest rate of violent crime in California (PPIC, 2023) and shorter life spans due to disparities in education, pollution, and food access (SJVPHC Report, 2022). Many in our communities struggle with poverty, homelessness, and mental health challenges (Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, 2022).

At the same time, our region is home to thousands of businesses, churches, and nonprofits. Our farms produce nearly one-fourth of the nation’s agricultural output (USGS), and our communities are filled with resources, funding, and people ready to make a difference.

So how do we bring these resources together to meet the greatest needs more effectively?

That’s where a community foundation comes in.

Community foundations like the Ten Talents Foundation exist to connect generosity with impact. By managing Donor Advised Funds, facilitating non-cash giving, and distributing charitable grants, we help donors give more strategically while equipping nonprofits to maximize every dollar given.

When generosity is thoughtful, strategic, and long-term, it has the power to transform communities for generations to come. We invite you to be part of this movement—where generosity is not just an action, but a legacy.

What is a Community Foundation? 

A community foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps donors strategically manage their giving to maximize impact. Instead of simply giving directly to a single charity, donors can establish a donor advised fund and allow the foundation to oversee the distribution of funds to various local causes.

Community foundations exist to  connect resources with a region’s greatest needs, and ensure charitable giving makes a lasting impact in a specific region. By managing special donor advised funds, processing asset-based gifts, and equipping local nonprofits, they make generosity more effective and sustainable.

What Does a Community Foundation Do?  

  • Manages Donor Advised Funds – Helps donors create funds like Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) to simplify and plan their charitable giving.
  • Processes Non-Cash Gifts – Accepts and processes non-cash donations such as real estate, stocks, agricultural assets, and cryptocurrency, making giving more tax-efficient and helping nonprofits accept gifts they otherwise would be unable to..
  • Distributes Grants & Equip  Local Nonprofits  – Distributes grants and resources to nonprofits, ensuring gifts make a lasting impact in the community.
  • Provides Community Education – Offers resources, workshops, and training to help individuals and organizations maximize their charitable giving.
  • Supports Generational Stewardship – Encourages families to engage in long-term, impact-driven philanthropy by structuring giving plans and including charitable donations in estate planning.

Want to Learn More?

If you’re interested in opening a Donor Advised Fund, donating a non-cash asset, or learning how Ten Talents Foundation can equip your nonprofit, we’d love to help.

Watch the video to see how strategic generosity can create a lasting impact, or contact us here.