• Gifts of Cash: The CARES Act allows taxpayers who take the standard deduction to make up to $300 of charitable contributions to qualified charities. Itemizers can deduct up to 100% of adjusted gross income. As of now, this only applies to 2020.
• Stock or Securities: Make a gift of stock or securities to Agassiz Village and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation of your stock. Please call Lisa Carter, Executive Director, at 781-860-0200 ext.1006 to make your stock gift.
• Individual Retirement Account: If you or a family member are 70½ or older with an individual retirement account (IRA), you can make a tax-free gift to Agassiz Village directly from your IRA. This is called a qualified charitable distribution. Through the SECURE Act you can transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution.
• Donor-Advised Funds: Give through your donor-advised fund to maximize your impact. Your fund sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
HOST A FUNDRAISER
Thank you for your interest in starting your own fundraising event to support Agassiz Village! We are fortunate to have a strong community of supporters who frequently ask what they can do to help and how they can spread the word about our work. Creating your own fundraiser benefitting Agassiz Village is a great way to increase support for our kids and our programs. Whether you want to plan a comedy show, lemonade stand, car wash, silent auction, or house party, we can offer guidance to make your event successful.
As a nonprofit organization, charitable donations—whether large or small—make it possible for us to carry out our mission every day. Thank you for your support and for your interest in learning how you can generate contributions to Agassiz Village!
FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER
A Facebook fundraiser is an easy way to support Agassiz Village!
Here are some tips for setting up a Facebook fundraiser.
How to Set Up a Facebook Fundraiser for Agassiz Village
1. To create a Facebook Fundraiser for Agassiz Village, go to the Facebook fundraising page.
2. Enter a deadline and a fundraising goal. We suggest $3,200, the cost of tuition for one camper to attend Agassiz Village for a 12-day session.
3. Write a fundraiser description. This is where you can share your personal story and ask your family and friends to join you in supporting Agassiz Village.
4. Complete the last few steps, and your fundraiser is ready to receive donations!
Facebook Fundraising Tips
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Spread the word! Make sure you share your fundraiser on your timeline, with friends and family, and in any Facebook groups to which you belong. Explain why Agassiz Village is important to you and why it would be meaningful for friends and family to donate.
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Thank your donors! Every dollar counts. Make sure you thank your donors for supporting Agassiz Village when they contribute to your fundraiser.
Frequently Asked Question
When is a good time to create a Facebook Fundraiser? You can hold a Facebook Fundraiser any time, for any occasion, but here are a few ideas:
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Birthdays are the most common reason to have a fundraiser, and a great way to generate contributions.
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In honor of a loved one.
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Graduations, anniversaries, and other celebrations.
Where Do Donations Go?
All Facebook Fundraiser proceeds come directly to Agassiz Village. Facebook does not retain any portion of the donations.
How Do My Donors Get a Receipt?
Donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes directly from Facebook. Agassiz Village is unable to provide tax acknowledgment letters for charitable contributions made through Facebook.
HOST YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER
Contact us if you are interested in setting up your own fundraiser!
Whether you want to plan a comedy show, lemonade stand, car wash, silent auction, or house party, we can offer guidance to make your event successful. If you are interested in hosting your own fundraiser to benefit Agassiz Village, please read the following and then, if you decide you do want to host an event, contact us at 781-860-0200 Ext. 1007 to get started.
What is a third-party fundraiser?
Third-party fundraisers are hosted by individuals, groups, or organizations who spend their own time and money to create an event whose proceeds will support Agassiz Village.
Who can create a fundraiser on behalf of Agassiz Village?
Individuals, organizations, and/or groups may host a fundraiser on behalf of Agassiz. These can be alumni, friends and volunteers, school groups—most anyone in the community who is motivated and interested can hold their own fundraiser to benefit Agassiz Village.
How can Agassiz Village help me create my own fundraiser?
We can provide you with the following assistance and resources:
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Consultation on fundraisers and events
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Letters of authorization validating the authenticity of the event
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A website/online form to collect donations (if using our provided donation website/form, we can also provide donors with tax acknowledgement letters)
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Agassiz Village logo
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Coordination of a check presentation
Unfortunately, some assistance and resources we cannot provide include:
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Our sales tax exemption number
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Insurance or liability coverage
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Donor mailing lists
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Agassiz Village letterheads or stationery
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Coverage or reimbursement of your expenses
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Publicity
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Guaranteed attendance of Agassiz Village personnel
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Tax acknowledgement letters for donations not received directly by Agassiz Village
What kind of event should I host?
The possibilities are endless. Feel free to get creative! Here are some ideas to help you brainstorm:
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Trivia nights
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Birthday parties (ask your friends and family to make a contribution to Agassiz Village in lieu of gifts)
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Lemonade stands, bake sales, and garage sales are easy ways to fundraise and involve kids
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Cocktail party (include an auction or raffle)
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Silent auction night
Other tips for your fundraiser:
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Start early! Depending on the kind of event you want to host, start your planning at least a few months ahead of time. Form a planning committee, choose your event, and create a budget and a timeline to help you stay organized.
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Make use of social media to promote your fundraiser!
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During the event, take lots of photos (and please share them with us).
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Send thank-you notes to your attendees. A little gratitude goes a long way.
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If your donors would like to receive a tax acknowledgment letter from Agassiz Village, please make sure they donate directly to the organization. They can do this by writing a check payable to Agassiz Village, sending their donation via EFT to our bank account, or donating through our website/online form that we provide to you.