If you put off signing up for the Communities Foundation of Texas’s GiveWisely Series and thought you were gonna miss the December 1 deadline, you’re so lucky. With all the holiday activities, the wise folks at CFT realized that a little more time would be a gift, so they’ve moved the deadline to Thursday, January 1.
Oh, what’s the GiveWisely Series? Here’s the approved, official explanation:
Rather than focusing on specific areas for philanthropy, GiveWisely will give donors a chance to sharpen their overall approach to their personal giving – thinking strategically and learning from a group of like-minded peers.”
According to CFT President/CEO Brent Christopher, “When people become more active in supporting the causes they care about, often they share with us the difficulties of determining where their charitable dollars should go. Sometimes it’s overwhelming to navigate the landscape of competing charitable needs.”
Some of those challenges include:
- Evaluating community needs (including how to say “No” to a request and feel okay about it)
- Evaluating nonprofit effectiveness and which projects are a good investment and
- Developing a clear, thoughtful plan around giving, whether as an individual, couple or family
As CFT Director of Donor Services Elizabeth Liser put it, “The next generation of donors wants to develop their own unique approach to personal giving. But these donors still need guidance in thinking strategically, so they can develop a clear, thoughtful plan around giving, whether as an individual, couple or family.”
The series kicks off Wednesday, January 21, at 7 p.m., so sign up before that January 1 deadline shuts you out.