Donating to RFB&D New York Unit

1. By Mail
   
   Send your gift directly to:
   
   Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic—New York Unit
   545 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1005
   New York, NY 10017
   
   
2. By Credit Card
   
   You can make a gift by credit card online through our national website by visiting RFB&D's Donate Now page. PLEASE SELECT NEW YORK UNIT FROM THE DROP DOWN MENU. Your gift will be made through our secured server and can be directed to the New York Unit, RFB&D/National or both.
   
   
3. Gifts of Stock
   
   You may want to consider donating shares of your appreciated stock instead of cash. You will completely eliminate the tax on the gain and will receive a tax deduction for the full value of your gift. All you need to do is write a letter to your broker stating how many shares of the stock you want to donate to RFB&D—New York Unit.
   
   The stock gift can be directed to the address above.
   
   
4. RFB&D and Your Estate
   
   The following language can be used if you wish to name RFB&D in your will: "I give, devise, bequeath to The New York Unit of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Inc., 545 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1005, New York, NY 10017, in the sum of $_______ or _______% of my estate."
   
   For additional information about supporting the New York Unit of RFB&D, contact Diane Crupain, Executive Director, at (212) 557-5720, or through e-mail at dcrupain@rfbd.org.
   
   
5. Consider a Gift Annuity for RFB&D
   
   If you have a certificate of deposit (CD) that is reaching maturity and you are thinking of renewing it, you are most likely looking at rates of return between 1.7% for a one-year CD and 3.6% for a five-year one. An attractive alternative to consider is a charitable gift annuity to The Regional Unit of the Virginias and Carolinas Unit, which will significantly increase your income and provide you with a tax deduction. Here are some examples of current gift annuity rates:

6. JustGive.org

   JustGive is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect people with the charities and causes they care about and to increase overall giving

   Their goal is to connect you with the charities that you care about in the most convenient, secure manner possible. Their never sell, share, or disclose donor information. Donors have the option of making anonymous donations, so their names are never passed on without their permission. As their credit card processing company, Wells Fargo Bank is not authorized to retain, share, store, or use your personal information. They are committed to providing the best service possible and always welcome feedback, questions, and comments. All donations made through JustGive are 100% tax-deductible (except in certain cases when goods or services are involved). To give to The New York Unit of RFB&D through JustGive, visit www.justgive.org and press “donate now”.

7. NetworkForGood.org

   Network for Good is the Internet's leading charitable resource, bringing together donors, volunteers and charities online to accomplish good. At www.networkforgood.org, users can donate to more than one million charities and search from among more than 36,000 volunteer opportunities. In addition, non-profits can access tools for fundraising, volunteer recruitment and donor communication. Founded in 2001 by America Online, Cisco Systems and Yahoo!, Network for Good is an independent 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

   Since its inception in November 2001, more than 430,000 people have donated more than $100 million to over 20,000 charities through Network for Good. Another 232,555 people have found volunteer opportunities through Network for Good. They’ve also helped more than 6,000 nonprofits raise funds, cultivate donors and recruit volunteers through our online tools.

   To donate to the New York Unit of RFB&D through Network For Good, visit www.NetworkForGood.org and click on Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic- New York Unit.

8. Matching Gifts

   Individuals who make a donation to RFB&D can increase, even double or triple their gift if their employer has a matching gift program. Please contact your business or human resources office to obtain the proper forms to fill out and return to The New York Unit of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Inc., 545 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1005, New York, NY 10017, or, you may contact, Diane Crupain, Executive Director, at (212) 557-5720
   
   

9. Gifts-In-Kind

   These are gifts, other than money, that help RFB&D. For example, some publishers donate books, technology companies have donated hardware and software, restaurants, spas and hotels have donated gift certificates for use in our on-line and live auctions, Record-A-Thon, and monthly raffles. Corporations and organizations interested in making a gift-in-kind should contact The New York Unit of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Inc., 545 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1005, New York, NY 10017, or, you may contact, Diane Crupain, Executive Director, at (212) 557-5720.

10. Adopt-A-Text™

    This program allows a corporation, organization or individual to sponsor books of interest to them. Messages of acknowledgment are recorded at the beginning and the end of each copy of textbook(s) chosen, carrying your message of support to thousands of our members for years to come! For information on our Adopt-A-Text™ program, contact The New York Unit of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Inc., 545 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1005, New York, NY 10017, or, you may contact, Diane Crupain, Executive Director, at (212) 557-5720.