Ways to Give
Together, we can create a healthier, more environmentally just, and sustainable future.
DONATE STOCK
Due to the stock market’s ups and downs, you may wonder if it’s better to sell your stock and donate the proceeds, or donate the shares themselves.
Appreciated stock should be donated, not cashed in. Why? If you’re selling the stock and plan to donate the cash proceeds, you will still be liable for capital gains tax on the appreciation – a needless reduction in the net amount you can give away to make a difference.
If you donate the stock directly, your gift and charitable deduction will be based on the full value of the shares. (Note: Your actual gift amount will be the average of the high and the low of the stock on the date of transfer).
You may want to sell depreciated stock. If you have an investment that has decreased in value and is worth less now than when you purchased it, consider selling it and making a gift of all or a portion of the cash proceeds. Then you can take a capital loss on your tax return, as well as a charitable deduction.
Making a gift of stock is easy. Contact us so we can share our account information with you to give to your broker or financial advisor for the stock to be transferred to Climate Solutions Accelerator’s account. Please call (585) 461-1023 or email hello@climategfl.org and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
YOUR DONOR ADVISED FUND
Giving through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at Rochester Area Community Foundation or your financial institution is easy. Simply identify Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region as the recipient of the grant and the amount and your DAF partner will do the rest. Grants issued from a DAF may not provide any direct benefit to you, so they are unable to fund tickets to events. DAF grants can support the work toward our mission and engaging more people in the local climate movement.
FUNDRAISE
Do you love hosting parties at home, or creative gatherings after work with your amazing coworkers? Or perhaps you’re a fan of online video hangouts or planning neighborhood events with your neighbors. Whatever your style, you can throw a friend-raiser to raise awareness of our mission and help us to engage more people in the local climate movement.
LEAVE A LEGACY
Make a lasting gift in your will, trust or estate plan to ensure that your commitment to a more sustainable climate for our region and planet continues for generations to come. To discuss the best legacy gift option for you, or to notify us of a legacy gift you have planned, please contact Taryn Mullen, our Director of Development, at hello@climategfl.org or (585) 461-1023.
1% FOR THE PLANET
Climate Solutions Accelerator is a proud nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet, an alliance of more than 4,000 business and individual members that give back to support environmental nonprofits. Learn more at onepercentfortheplanet.org.
EVENTS & SPONSORSHIPS
Climate Action Trainings: Funds raised help to fill the gaps between grants, government, and individual donor funding support our ongoing climate initiatives; allow us to engage and bring together more stakeholders; and allow us to invest more time and resources towards moving climate solutions forward more quickly. As a sponsor of Accelerator events, you can:
Accelerate the Movement to mobilize organizations and people to collaborate on impactful solutions for a climate stable future.
Give Back by helping to build a healthier, more environmentally just and sustainable community for everyone.
Increase your brand exposure and elevate your corporate identity in communities across our region.
Strengthen your company’s reputation as a good corporate citizen to your customers, employees and local residents.
CAUSE MARKETING & CO-VENTURES
Elevate your corporate identity and increase your brand exposure while supporting Climate Solutions Accelerator at the same time!
For cause marketing campaigns where your partnership contribution is contingent on a participant taking a specific action (like purchasing an item or attending an event, etc.), we’ll work with you to ensure key details about campaign promotions are disclosed (such as the actual or anticipated portion of a purchase will benefit our mission).
We do this to ensure transparency in alignment with the Better Business Bureau’s guidelines to protect consumers participating in cause marketing campaigns.
Please call or email us to discuss a cause marketing partnership, friendraiser or any other ideas you may have about financial support for the Climate Solutions Accelerator at hello@climategfl.org or (585) 461-1023.