Valentines Day

💝💝💝 … Better Than a Box of Chocolates!

Forrest Gump is known for the famous quote, “My mom always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”

And in general, this sentiment holds true…especially when it comes to charitable funding. Charitable organizations work long and hard to foster relationships with potential donors, set up conversations, work in their ice breakers, and maybe (MAYBE!) get a donation. 

But FUNDING matters wants to help. We’ve developed our GIFTABULATOR app with this particular dilemma in mind, and we’d argue that it’s better than a box of chocolates for your organization this Valentine’s Day (don’t tell your sweetheart!). Keep reading to learn more about this interactive and intuitive tool.

What is GIFTABULATOR?

Each year, roughly $21.8 billion (an average of $142/person) is spent on Valentine’s Day each year…imagine if that went to charitable giving. This phenomenon illustrates something crucial. Although consumers are willing to spend money, they’re not always clear on their financial goals. They spend money on Valentine’s Day and forego charitable giving that can aid their community for years to come. If your charitable organization is seeking donations, it’s up to you to help donors understand how they can make it work financially. This will be the tipping point that takes them from “donating to charity is nice” to “donating to charity is part of my budget.”

Fortunately, FUNDING matters has a solution for you. GIFTABULATOR is an app for charities, donors, advisors, etc. to illustrate the best ways for individuals to give to charity and to make a positive difference in their communities while decreasing their taxable capital gains either now or in their estates. In short, it’s an easy way to help your donors understand their financial goals while giving back to their community.

What can GIFTABULATOR demonstrate?

Individuals need to see the real impact of effective estate planning, charitable giving and tax minimization. Without a tool to do this, the idea of giving pre-tax dollars is just an abstract idea…spending money on Valentine’s Day chocolate seems more fulfilling. 

Now, you have the power to show donors:

• How they can best support your charity without impacting their lifestyle
• How a donation to your charity can minimize their taxes and those of their beneficiaries
• How they can ensure that their values and beliefs are reflected in their estate planning choices
• How their potential to give back is based on their assets as opposed to their income

While it’s easy for many to think that they don’t have the means to donate to philanthropic causes, it’s simply not true. Both your donors and clients can be in control of their financial future, pay less tax, and do some good along the way.

Interested in trying it out?

The GIFTABULATOR helps your donors show you love while maximizing their own financial situation. You can read more about this here: GIFTABULATOR – Maximize Your Donor Gifts Today.

If you want to try out GIFTABULATOR for yourself, see the impact of your donation here. There’s no software to download!

Happy fundraising.