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Giving to the NEC Foundation Charitable gifts are one of the most important and fulfilling ways to help shape the world around you. Within the National Exchange Club Foundation, charitable gifts go to one of two main funds. The Annual Programs Fund allows the Foundation to support a predictable level of recurring programming. This fund is used to underwrite the annual programs of the National Exchange Club and its national project, child abuse prevention. The Endowment Fund helps ensure the future of the Foundation and secures its ability to support the National Exchange Club program of service into the future. This fund’s principle is permanently invested and only interest earnings from the fund are used to support the programs of Exchange. The Annual Programs Fund and the Endowment Fund are equally deserving of support; indeed, they complement one another. The Annual Programs Fund supports the Foundation’s programs today and the Endowment Fund is used to secure those programs for tomorrow. Annual Giving Annual giving contributions are essential, because they provide flexible, immediate funds for annual program and operating expenses. Because gifts to the Annual Giving Fund provide for roughly 10 percent of the NEC Foundation’s annual income, their importance cannot be overemphasized.
National Exchange Club members receive an annual giving appeal in November. If you have made your annual gift, thank you! If you would still like to make your gift, please click here (link to donation page) and indicate “Annual Giving” in the comments field. THANK YOU! Berkey Fellowship Named in honor of Exchange’s founder, Charles A. Berkey, the Berkey Fellowship was established to honor outstanding supporters of the ideals of the National Exchange Club. Charles Berkey Fellowships are awarded in appreciation for lump sum contributions of $1,000 or more to the NEC Foundation Endowment Fund. Gifts made to the Berkey Fellowship become part of the Endowment Fund, a permanent bank of funds for the NEC Foundation. Your gift will be honored and protected in perpetuity, as the Endowment Fund’s principal is permanently invested, and only interest earnings from the fund are used to support the programs of Exchange. To become a Berkey Fellow, please call 1-800-XCHANGE. Other Programs of Giving Heritage Society The National Exchange Club Foundation Heritage Society recognizes those who make a commitment of planned giving to the National Exchange Club and its programs. Membership in the Heritage Society is accorded to individuals and/or families who have indicated in writing their intention to include the National Exchange Club Foundation in their estates. Estate planning is an important part of every person’s life plan regardless of age. You can brighten our children’s future by planning a gift in your estate today. Questions about including the National Exchange Club Foundation in your estate? Please call 1-800-XCHANGE. Stocks Gifts of appreciated securities or stock can be one of the most advantageous ways of giving to the National Exchange Club Foundation. If you have owned the stock for more than one year, you may deduct the full fair market value and at the same time, bypass all capital gain taxes. The National Exchange Club Foundation is able to accept gifts of stock through an account with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Please call 1-800-XCHANGE for our account number, DTC number, and other details. Memorials and Tributes Celebrate, congratulate and commemorate with a special gift to the National Exchange Club Foundation. A donation is a thoughtful and meaningful way to honor and remember. When you make a donation, we send an acknowledgement to you and a note to the person, or the family of the person being honored or memorialized. Shopping for a Cause Another way to contribute to the NEC Foundation is through iGive.com and MyCause.com. Click here to learn more. THANK YOU! Thank you; your support is truly appreciated and is making a difference in the lives of children and communities across the nation. When you give to the Foundation, you are joining thousands of others in committing to the mission and goals of Exchange and the Foundation. Your support translates to grant opportunities, scholarships, new child abuse prevention centers, trained staff, program development, and so much more. |