Family Giving Traditions

The holiday season is a time for family and friends to gather and give thanks – it’s also the perfect opportunity to give back. This year, Fidelity Charitable is inspiring families across the country to start a new annual tradition of putting the giving in your holidays. The below resources can help spark new ideas for traditions that will enable your family to give with greater joy and impact.

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Strong giving traditions matter

Our research shows that those who grew up with strong giving traditions are more likely to:

Give more to charity

Volunteer

Describe themselves as a very happy person

Consider their core family as being very close

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Start your own tradition

We have put together some tips on how to start your own giving tradition during the holidays—or any family gathering.

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Make a family giving plan

FamilyForward: Create a Legacy of Giving is a step-by-step guide that will help you develop a giving plan for your family.

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Giving together

5 steps to engage a family in philanthropy

When deciding how to involve family members in your giving strategy, you will need to consider their ages, levels of independence, strengths, and interests.

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Growing the family philanthropy tree

Learn why cultivating a passion for charitable giving in your children and grandchildren can bring your family closer and lay the groundwork for an enduring philanthropic legacy.

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The power of family giving

Giving together can unite your family across years, geographic locations, and life circumstances.

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Ways to help make giving a family effort

Donor-Advised Funds and Private Family Foundations are two ways to help make giving a family effort.

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