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Make a difference in your community.
Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) can
help ensure your charitable giving is set-up for
long term growth and greater impact.
You can set up an endowment fund that
provides a permanent investment of charitable
gifts. You can determine your philanthropic
wishes; decide what you want to accomplish;
and define the legacy you want to leave. You can
set up your fund for yourself, your family or
your business!
It’s up to you. Here’s how it works:
YOU CAN
START
A FUND,
TOO!
Work with Edmonton Community
Foundation (ECF) to ensure your
charitable giving is set up for
long-term growth.
STEP 1
Speak with one of our philanthropy advisors about your charitable
interests to determine which fund options are right for you. You
can choose to support important causes locally, nationally, or
around the world.
STEP 2
Once you’ve defined the objective of your fund, we’ll create an
agreement that captures your intentions. It’s a straightforward
document that explains the goal of your fund, how involved you
would like to be in allocating grants, and other relevant details.
There’s no obligation for you during this process — we simply want
to ensure we’ve documented your wishes correctly.
STEP 3
It’s time to make your gift. You can create your endowment with
$10,000 – donated all at once, or you can build to this granting
threshold over time. This flexibility allows you, your family, staff or
clients the opportunity to contribute to the fund in a meaningful way.
STEP 4
When your fund is ready to grant, your level of involvement going
forward is your choice. You could seek input from your family. Many
businesses include employees or clients in deciding what causes to
support each year. This becomes a powerful tool to showcase your
commitment to what matters. You can also get creative with future
fundraising efforts like special events, golf tournaments, or corporate
matching programs.
You make the decisions. We provide the information.
To learn more, visit ecfoundation.org.