Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area

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  • Online- You can give right now quickly and securely with your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card by simply following this link to our
    JustGive.org Giving Basket.

    • A donor has many options for supporting the work Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area…

    Building Positive Futures Annual Giving Fund
    The Building Positive Futures Annual Giving Fund is the cornerstone of fundraising for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Unrestricted gifts are used to support volunteer recruitment, program expansion, specialized initiatives, and regional offices. Unrestricted gifts allow BBBSNCA to distribute dollars to the areas where funds are most needed.
    The Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation Campaign
    Currently, Big Brothers Big Sisters has a $1.5 million Foundation Campaign underway to ensure the future of the organization’s quality services to single parents and their families. The creation of an educational scholarship program for children from single-parent homes is an important focus of the Foundation. This year is the "leadership gift" phase of the Foundation Campaign. You can donate to the foundation via justgive.org or just contact our offices.
    Memorial Gifts
    Any contribution can be made a "Gift In Memory’ of a deceased relative, Big Brother Big Sister volunteer, or Little Brother or Sister. The memorial gift can be designated for endowment, scholarship, or special projects.

    Forms a Gift Can Take

    • Online- You can give right now quickly and securely with your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card by simply following this link to our
      JustGive.org Giving Basket.
    • Cash- An outright gift of cash, the simplest form of giving qualifies as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes.

    • United Way/Combined Federal Campaign Gifts- Individuals and corporations may elect to support our mission by designating Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area, United Way #8041/CFC #16329 during these important fall campaigns.
    • Matching Gifts- many businesses have matching gift programs which will multiply employee contributions. Matching gift forms should accompany your gift so that Big Brothers Big Sisters can supply your employer with the required gift verification.

    • Securities- A gift of securities, stocks or bonds entitles the donor to an income tax deduction; a gift of appreciated securities may also reduce capital gains tax liability.
      • To make a charitable gift of securities, stocks or bonds to support Big Brother Big Sisters; mission and /or to realize a capital gains tax savings, the following information will be helpful:
        Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area
        Brokerage Account # BMA 342084
        (National Financial Services DCT #0226)
      • Should you or your broker have further questions, please call Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Broker:
        Craig J. Beden, CLU, CHFC
        CAPITOL Financial Partners
        703-356-9522.

    • Real Estate- A gift of real estate provides the donor an income tax benefit, since the market value of appreciated property is deductible. Property can be donated with the provision that the donor will continue to occupy it.

    • Life Insurance- A gift of life insurance, either a paid-up policy or a new policy naming Big Brothers Big Sisters, allows the donor to make a substantial contribution to the agency.

    • Bequests- A bequest is a gift made through a will. It can be given as a specific dollar amount, as portion of an estate, or as remainder share, Many friends make gifts through bequests to perpetuate lasting ties to the agency and the ensure its future well-being.

    • Other Deferred Gifts- A variety of trust arrangements can benefit both your family and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Through a remainder gift, a donor may contribute assets to Big Brothers Big Sisters and retain the income from these assets for life. Through an income interest gift, a donor may contribute the income from an asset. Both types of gifts can offer immediate and future tax advantages.

    YOUR DONATION CAN TAKE MANY FORMS

    As a donor you have many options for supporting the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area. They include the following:

    • Cars for Kids Sake – call 1.800.710.9145 to arrange for pick up of your vehicle and indicate your donation is for BBBS of the National Capital Area. Call Nadine Davis, Director of Cars for Kids, at BBBSNCA, 301-794-9170, ext. 10.
    • Centennial Giving Campaign– seeking 1,000+ donors to contribute $100 or more to support volunteer recruitment, program expansion and special initiatives. Call 1.866.GIVE.BIG (1.866.448.3244)
    • Matching Gifts – many companies have matching gift programs to multiply employee contributions.
    • Memorial Gifts – these gifts can be made in honor of an occasion, in memory of a loved one or to honor a respected family member or colleague.
    • United Way and Combined Federal Campaign – individuals and corporations may designate #8041 during the annual UW campaigns
    • Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation – these gifts ensure the future of the organization’s quality services to children, single parents and their families.
    • Stocks, Bonds and Securities – to donate any of these, please contact Craig J. Beden, CLU, CHFC, Capitol Financial Partners at 703.356.9522.
    • Gifts of Real Estate, Life Insurance and other Deferred Gifts
    • Bequests – include Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area in your will to perpetuate lasting ties to the agency and to ensure its future well-being.

    When deciding which gift to make, consult your attorney and/or your financial advisor for tax information specific to your circumstances. You may also call 301.794.9170 and ask for Paul Bliss, President at extension 18, or Dianne Brown, Vice President of Development at ext. 14. Or you can write to us.