No two gifts are alike.

Deciding the specifics of a gift—its amount, timing, and purpose—is half the battle. The other half is open communication about what to expect after the gift is made.

Nonprofits have a range of needs, from volunteers to guidance to funding. Hear from this donor on why they recommend being open-minded about the type of support you provide.

"And if I could bring value like guidance or advice, that was appealing to me. That it was about more than just writing a check."

-Major Gift Donor

Developing Solutions

with People

It is important to understand issues from the perspectives of the people you wish to help.

Best Practices

Increasing Your Impact

Once you decide how much to give, you can explore ways to make those dollars go further.

Boosting Impact

Deciding What to Give and How Much of It

The purpose and timing of your gift can depend on the amount. Learn how to create a budget for your giving.

Gift Budgeting

Specifying How You Want to Be Acknowledged

Let your nonprofit partner know how, if at all, to acknowledge your gift.

Staying Anonymous

Grow Your Vision

Deciding whether to donate can be challenging, not only because of the multitude of organizations but also because you may feel uncertain about the impact your donation will have. Luckily, there are resources to help you.

Make the Decision