Giving | CFES

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Simplify Your Giving
Amplify Your Impact

PHILANTHROPY STARTS WITH YOU

Giving originates deep within the heart, from a true desire to create positive impact. Philanthropy comes in many sizes, shapes and forms, and we all have something to share. At CFES, we are entrusted to make every dollar a transformational gift and to tailor innovative and creative approaches for you. With an inspiring giving history that spans more than a quarter of a century, you will always know your gift through CFES has impacted our community and the causes that matter to you.

Donors Main

CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE, TO CAUSES THAT MATTER

GIVing NOW

DONATE ONLINE

Give to the Foundation or choose to support an existing fund or cause.

CREATE A FUND

Explore our fund types and discover the best type of fund for your cause.

CREATE A MEMORIAL

Honor a loved one and inspire the future by creating a fund in their memory.

DONOR PORTAL

Established fund holders can access their fund here.

ENDOW MARYLAND

Tax credits for gifts to qualified endowment funds at MD community foundations.

DONOR FAQ

Common questions and answers for current and future donors.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Options and instructions for giving through QCD, Stocks, and other assets.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

Resources for advisors and partners on giving through the Community Foundation.

CORPORATE GIVING

Support the community that supports you. Our resources make corporate giving easy.

COnnect to causes

JOIN US!

Become a Friend of the Foundation by supporting the work of CFES.

GIVING TUESDAY

Support Lower Shore nonprofits during our 24-hour online giving event.

GIVING CIRCLES

Learn more, join, or create a Giving Circle for collective philanthropy.

CREATE A LEGACY

PLANNED GIVING

Flexible and creative giving resources to plan your charitable legacy.

BEQUEST INFORMATION

For donors leaving gifts to benefit nonprofits through endowment.

LEGACY SOCIETY

Become a Legacy member through a deferred giving commitment.

COMPARE FOUNDATIONS

Compare community foundations vs. starting a private foundation.

WE MAKE IT EASY

As your trusted partner in giving, we can accept a wide range of flexible giving options to help you achieve your unique charitable vision.

CUSTOMIZE A FUND

Giving is as unique as you! Your fund, your way. With lots of options, our services revolve around your philanthropic goals.

CONNECT TO CAUSES

Locally, nationally, or around the world, we connect you with causes that matter to you. When you make a charitable gift through your community foundation, you unlock a world of opportunity.

A LASTING IMPACT

Creating a fund or scholarship at CFES ensures you can keep the memory of your loved ones or your legacy alive for generations to come.

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