Becoming a donor is a journey of growth, exploration and self-discovery. At the California Community Foundation (CCF), our goal is to help donors along that journey with inspiration and community. We are excited to announce our newly upgraded online philanthropic resource center, DonorConnect, which offers a full suite of tools to help you learn, grow, and develop as a donor. Getting Started on Your Donor Journey If you are a donor who is just getting started or someone looking for a new approach to their giving, take some time to explore and reflect on where you want to focus your time, money and research effort. Here are some tools to help you begin this discovery process:

• Values Questionnaire – Determine your core values that will guide how you give.
• Strategic Questionnaire – Reflect on how you want to strategically approach your giving.
• How to Write a Mission Statement – Craft a mission statement that focuses your giving.

CCF knows becoming an effective donor doesn’t happen overnight. It is a process of growth, one that involves exploration, experimentation and reflection. Please join us in this ongoing series where we will help nurture your development by connecting you with select resources from DonorConnect that will empower you at each stage of your growth. If you would like to learn more or take another step and open a fund with CCF, please contact Brooke Pinnix, Business Development Manager, at bpinnix@calfund.org. If you are a CCF fundholder, login to DonorConnect here to access the full suite of resources and tools available at any time.