Creating a fund at FJC is not a daunting task. Whether you want to give to special cause or memorialize a loved one, FJC makes smarter giving easy. Our expert team will be with you every step of the way.
However you want to give, we can help you get started.
We’re ready when you are. Many of our donors get started with their DAFs within one business day.
Complete account opening documents in our “Getting Started” Kit (link below). You will find a Summary of Procedures and a Letter Agreement to sign. Review your investment options and determine your Investment Allocation.
Identify Additional Recommenders and Successor Recommenders. Here’s where you can involve family members and loved ones in your philanthropy!
Make an initial contribution to your DAF account (minimum $5,000 to establish your account; no minimum for subsequent contributions).
Set up an account with our donor portal. You’re ready to start making grants!
Celebrate special occasions or honor a loved one by rallying your community for greater impact. FJC’s Collective Giving Funds give you the flexibility to collect funds and donate as a group to your favorite causes. No establishing contribution is needed, so getting started is easy.
Complete account opening documents in our “Getting Started” Kit (link below). You will find a Summary of Procedures and a Letter Agreement to sign. Review your investment options and determine your Investment Allocation.
Identify Additional Recommenders and Successor Recommenders. Here’s where you can involve family members and loved ones in your philanthropy!
Set up an account with our donor portal. You’re ready to start collecting tax-deductible donations! Contact FJC to discuss how your friends and social network can contribute to your cause.
Zero in on a single cause and focus impact by selecting one nonprofit as the designated grantee with a Designated Fund Account.
Complete account opening documents in our “Getting Started” Kit (link below). Identify the organization you want to support, review our Summary of Procedures, and sign our Letter Agreement. Review your investment options and determine your Investment Allocation.
Identify Additional Recommenders and Successor Recommenders. Here’s where you can involve family members and loved ones in your philanthropy!
Make an initial contribution to your DFA account (minimum $5,000 to establish your account; no minimum for subsequent contributions). If you are establishing a Collective DFA, you can skip this step.
Set up an account with our donor portal. You’re ready to start making grants to your designated organization!
Support emerging talent by establishing a scholarship program at FJC.
Review the Summary of Procedures (link below) and develop a selection criteria for your awardees.
Contact FJC to discuss your charitable goals.
Submit your application.
Inspire the next generation of philanthropists with FJC’s Young Philanthropist Fund.
Complete the account opening documents in our “Getting Started” Kit (link below). You will find a Summary of Procedures and a Letter Agreement to sign. Review your investment options and determine your Investment Allocation.
Identify Additional Recommenders and Successor Recommenders. If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian should be listed as an Additional Recommender.
Make an initial contribution to your DAF account (minimum $1,800 to establish your account; no minimum for subsequent contributions).
We are a foundation of nonprofit practitioners
FJC is not able to accept unsolicited requests for grant support, because our grantmaking is responsive to the recommendations of our donors. Please review the programs FJC makes available to the nonprofit sector and let us know how we can be helpful.
Your partner in incubating nonprofits
Start your nonprofit organization or project under our 501(c)(3) umbrella. We’ll collect your tax-deductible contributions and disburse grants and vendor payments as needed.
Download our FSP brochure and explore whether our scope of services and fee structure is right for you.
Review our Application Procedures, including the Budget Template and Sample Agreement. Reach out to our helpful and knowledgeable staff with any questions about the program or application process.
Submit your application.
Once approved, begin receiving charitable contributions and disbursing funds for your project
Even out your organization’s cash flow by bridging a public contract receivable or capital commitment. We are fast and flexible.
Download our Agency Loan Fund brochure and explore whether our loan product, rates and terms meet your needs.
Review our Frequently Asked Questions document.
Contact FJC for an initial screening conversation to receive the loan application form.
Submit your loan application. Credit decisions are usually processed within a couple of weeks.
Use your donors’ philanthropic capital as your line of credit. Funds in the account may revolve as loans indefinitely or may be converted to a grant at any time at the discretion of the donors.
Reach out for a program description one-pager.
Identify one or more donors to your organization that would be willing to fund a revolving low-interest loan account (minimum $100,000) to be used in lieu of a line of credit.
Schedule a conversation with FJC staff and your donors to refine conditions for drawing down funds.
Encourage your donors to submit the Designated Fund Account opening documents and supplementary materials.
