What Are the Benefits of Giving?

Giving to charity is a great way to make an impact in the lives of those in need. By donating part of the money you’ve earned, you can help provide crucial supplies, services, and other necessities to people all around the world. When giving to charity, you are making the world a better place and benefiting the people who need it most. However, giving to charity also has other benefits, including benefits to you. Here are some of the other benefits of giving:

Doing God’s Work - When you give back, you are doing God’s work by helping those in need. There are many instances in the Bible that illustrate the importance of donating to help others. By doing this, you are both making a positive difference in the world and living in accordance with God’s Word.

Understanding Your Priorities and Increasing Gratitude - When you give part of your finances to charity it helps you to understand your priorities better and increase your gratitude. When you think about what your money will be providing for people in need, you start to think about what is important in your life, the things you have, what you’re grateful for, how much money you really need, and what else you can do to help others.

Health Benefits - Giving also provides several health benefits, like decreasing stress, lowering blood pressure, and increasing self-esteem. When you give back to others and know you are making a difference in the world, you feel better about yourself and worry less, leading to both physical and mental health benefits.

Convince Others to Give as Well - Another benefit of giving is that your donation can help convince others to get involved, too. When people see others giving their time or money, they want to get involved and also make an impact. This can help make an even bigger difference by increasing donations that will provide more assistance to those who need it.

Financial Benefits - There are also several financial benefits to giving, including tax deductions, avoiding capital gains tax, and impact investing. In these ways, giving can be beneficial to everyone involved as your money helps those in need and you also receive financial benefits. 

The Canadian National Christian Foundation provides financial advice and wants to connect God’s money with God’s work. Our staff, our leadership, our board, and our donors are all believers who want to help you manage your assets and guide you through creative giving solutions that also benefit you. We can handle non-cash gifts quickly and effectively, getting the money into the field as soon as possible with 100% of your principal always available to grant out. You can get started by contributing to a fund today!

About Canadian National Christian Foundation

CNCF is a community of givers who are seeking to advance the Kingdom of God by connecting the resources God has entrusted to them with His work on earth.

Similar to other public foundations, CNCF’s difference is the commitment of its staff and directors to the Word of God, its non-denominational history and status as a Christian foundation, and its ability to allow donors to donate anonymously, at a time and gift value of their choosing.  Learn more by visiting our website.