G I F T S I N K I N D
What they are: Donations
of needed goods and services
rather than money.
What they could be:
Vehicles, computers, musical
instruments, carpentry,
printing services, etc.
Caveat: Both schools and donors must approach gifts in kind with care. Schools must
avoid accepting items that they can't make good use of or that would cost too much to
maintain or store (such as a boat). And because of the complicated rules and regulations
about valuation and tax credits, you must be sure to consult a tax expert before giving.
L E A D E R S H I P G I F T S
What they are: Large donations that set the pace for giving at an early stage of an
annual fund or capital campaign—although they may arrive at any time during a
fundraising effort. ere are five levels of Leadership Giving for the Palmer Trinity
Annual Fund, and they are outlined on the back of this guide.
Why they matter: Leadership gifts get a campaign off to a strong start and set an example
of generosity for the entire community. Schools know that only a few families have the
capacity to make substantial contributions toward a goal; if you're among those few, you
have a special opportunity to advance your school's mission to transform lives.
M AT C H I N G G I F T S
What they are: As an employee benefit, more than 1,560 American parent
companies—from Boeing to ExxonMobil to Microsoft—match their staff's
philanthropic contributions. Matching gifts allow you to double or even triple your
gift to a school.
How they work: After confirming that your employer is indeed a matching gift
corporation, get a matching gift form (usually from the human resources department),
fill it out, and send it to the School with your gift. e School's development office
then submits the form to the company's matching gift department, which sends the
check directly to the School. (Also ask if your employer will match volunteer hours
with a donation to your school, as some corporations do.)
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