Cash, bank, or card
A one-time gift from a bank account or payment card through the organization's own approved channel.
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There is no single right way to give. Explore the options, understand who is involved, and bring your questions to the organization.
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Each guide explains who it may fit, the usual steps, typical timing, and questions for the organization, provider, or your own advisor.
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Recurring gift
A monthly or scheduled gift managed through the organization's donation processor.
Publicly traded stock
Transferring eligible shares to an organization that accepts securities, through its brokerage or a stock-gift provider.
Donor-advised fund
Recommending a grant from a donor-advised fund to an eligible organization through the fund's sponsor.
IRA qualified charitable distribution
A distribution sent directly from an eligible IRA to an eligible organization by the IRA custodian.
Cryptocurrency
Giving digital assets through an organization's approved crypto donation provider, which handles wallets and conversion.
Real estate
Proposing a gift of property for the organization's review under its gift acceptance policy.
Closely held business interest
Proposing a gift of shares or units in a private company for the organization's review.
Gift in a will or trust
Naming an organization in your will or trust through your own attorney. Hope Opens does not draft documents.
Beneficiary designation
Naming an organization as a beneficiary of a retirement account, investment account, or policy using the provider's form.
Life-income arrangement
A charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust arranged with qualified specialists and an authorized issuer or trustee.
Life insurance
Naming an organization as beneficiary of a policy, or proposing a policy transfer for review.
Employer matching
Asking an employer to match an eligible gift through the employer's own program.
Tribute or memorial gift
A gift made in honor or memory of someone, with an optional notification to a family member.
Another or unusual asset
For tangible property, vehicles, intellectual property, restricted securities, or anything not listed here.
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Each organization decides which gifts it accepts. These guides explain the options and questions to ask.