Funds

RCF Connects is a public trust through which generous individuals, families, civic groups, and businesses carry out their charitable giving and where nonprofit organizations and programs seek funding. RCF offers donors a flexible range of charitable tools, funds and investment options. We work with donors to plan and manage their giving through personalized service.

RCF Connects is a vital enabler of good work. We promote effective grant-making through deep knowledge of the communities we serve while helping donors support the causes they care about most.

Donor Advised Funds – Because of their flexibility and simplicity, Donor Advised Funds are a popular way for individuals and families to actively engage in philanthropy and support nonprofits in their communities. Donors are able to direct their donations according to their values and interests. When you establish a Donor Advised Fund, the gift assets are converted into charitable dollars for your philanthropy. RCF Connects’ financial administration, personalized service and grant making expertise are all available whenever you want to recommend contributions or discuss grant making strategies.

Corporate Advised Funds – Corporate giving is a reflection of a company’s unique culture and values. RCF Connects will assist your company with a community grants program tailored to your charitable goals and business. It is a seamless means of outsourcing your corporate giving program. We can advise on a range of opportunities for your employees to engage with your company’s charitable grants program.

Agency Funds – An Agency Fund is a safe and simple way for your nonprofit organization to invest in its future. Your donors can be confident that the fund will be professionally managed to build a reliable source of continuing support for your good work. RCF Connects economies of scale provide your organization with the benefits of a diverse investment portfolio, as well as low investment fees that typically come only with large funds.

Field of Interest Funds – A Field of Interest Fund will channel your donations to address the general needs of your choosing. A donor targets their contribution to a specific or broad charitable cause or purpose, such as education, health, the environment, civic engagement, and the like. RCF Connects selects grantees within that field of interest.

Bequests – The simplest way to leave a gift to benefit our community is to make a bequest. This can be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate or what remains after other bequests (including those to family members) are made. Consider using your planned gift to establish an endowment fund at RCF Connects and support your favorite causes for years to come. If you choose, the bequest can flow into a Donor Advised Fund for your children to carry on your family’s philanthropy.

RCF Connects Development Department would be happy to discuss which fund would work best with your needs.  If you are interested, contact our Development team by emailing Development@richmondcf.org.  We’re happy to help.