{"id":85,"date":"2020-12-21T23:25:28","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T07:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/?page_id=85"},"modified":"2025-10-27T20:00:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T03:00:15","slug":"giving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c1e424a9-7864-4e06-a88b-5b6b86cb9c39&#8243; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;d10c861a-5541-4742-ab43-1320c21df5e4&#8243; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@&#8221; alt=&#8221;Photo features a Sandhill Crane, a large bird, standing on one leg with wings open.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sandhill Crane, Patrick Dennen, Audubon Photography Awards&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;src&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;e02ea4c6-d835-44d6-aace-1c6805576f21&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;4e816006-4dad-44d9-befa-063e096517e9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"featured-text\">Wilson&#039;s Warbler | Heather Roskelley, Audubon Photography Awards<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][lwp_divi_breadcrumbs font_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; use_custom_home_link=&#8221;off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221; &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b7c43f60-75e9-4a7e-bf2f-65bf47312a20&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/lwp_divi_breadcrumbs][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;31f15a8b-e4c9-42e2-8f09-798e59199e63&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h1 data-ng-bind-html=\"block.headline\" data-ng-if=\"!editable\"><strong>Make a difference for birds!<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><span>Donations from our community help Birds Connect Seattle advocate and organize for cities where people and birds thrive. We envision cities that integrate and value nature, minimize threats to birds, and protect habitat. <\/span><span>Birds Connect Seattle&#8217;s urban conservation, environmental education, and community science programs are sustained through the generosity of our community of thousands of bird advocates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>There are many ways you can protect our local feathered friends with your financial gift. 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Our programs are designed to connect people with birds, and take steps to advocate for their protection.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Untitled-design-50.png&#038;#8221\">https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Untitled-design-50.png&#038;#8221<\/a>; title_text=&#8221;Untitled design (50)&#8221; url=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/membership-join-or-renew\/&#038;#8221\">https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/membership-join-or-renew\/&#038;#8221<\/a>; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/membership-join-or-renew\/&#038;#8221\">https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/membership-join-or-renew\/&#038;#8221<\/a>; button_text=&#8221;MEMBERSHIP&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0b5c1046-b4df-4b4e-b5ee-eeaccbbe1f29&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-13px||12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You and your entire household can become Birds Connect Seattle members for a gift of $49 or more annually. 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Recurring gifts are an easy way to provide reliable and sustainable resources to fund our programs.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;39px||0px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_2,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6715.jpg&#038;#8221\">https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6715.jpg&#038;#8221<\/a>; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;Staff birding&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Staff Birding 2016&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<h2 class=%22et_pb_toggle_title%22><span style=%22color: #000000;%22>Special Events &#038; Giving Days<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=%22et_pb_toggle_title%22><span style=%22color: #000000;%22>Birds Connect Seattle regularly hosts engaging events around the Seattle area to fund our mission and programs which support it. Mark your calendars for our largest event fundraisers:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=%22et_pb_toggle_content clearfix%22>\n<ul>\n<li style=%22list-style-type: none;%22>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=%22color: #000000;%22><strong><a href=%22https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/C-5LBOJSvEOp8bFJR6yilw2%22 style=%22color: #000000;%22>#GivingTuesday<\/a><\/strong> on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, November 28, 2024, is a global generosity movement to give and celebrate the power of generosity. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22color: #000000;%22><strong><a href=%22https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/birdathon\/%22 style=%22color: #000000;%22>Birdathon<\/a> <\/strong>will be May 11-12, 2024, with registration launching in April. Participants will collect gifts and pledges based on the number of unique birds species they can identify on a single Big Day bird count. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22color: #000000;%22><strong><a href=%22#Giving-Day%22 style=%22color: #000000;%22>GiveBIG<\/a><\/strong> is May 7-8, 2024, with early giving launching on April 23, 2024, is a Washington state fundraising campaign where individuals and organizations come together to invest in our community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<h2 class=%22et_pb_toggle_title%22><span style=%22color: #000000;%22>Special Events &#038; Giving Days<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=%22et_pb_toggle_title%22><span style=%22color: #000000;%22>Birds Connect Seattle regularly hosts engaging events around the Seattle area to fund our mission and programs which support it. Mark your calendars for our largest event fundraisers:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=%22et_pb_toggle_content clearfix%22>\n<ul>\n<li style=%22list-style-type: none;%22>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=%22color: #000000;%22><strong><a href=%22https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/C-5LBOJSvEOp8bFJR6yilw2%22 style=%22color: #000000;%22>#GivingTuesday<\/a><\/strong> on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, November 28, 2024, is a global generosity movement to give and celebrate the power of generosity. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22color: #000000;%22><strong><a href=%22https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/birdathon\/%22 style=%22color: #000000;%22>Birdathon<\/a> <\/strong>will be May 11-12, 2024, with registration launching in April. Participants will collect gifts and pledges based on the number of unique birds species they can identify on a single Big Day bird count. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=%22color: #000000;%22><strong><a href=%22#Giving-Day%22 style=%22color: #000000;%22>GiveBIG<\/a><\/strong> is May 7-8, 2024, with early giving launching on April 23, 2024, is a Washington state fundraising campaign where individuals and organizations come together to invest in our community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h4 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Special Events &amp; Giving Days<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Birds Connect Seattle regularly hosts engaging events around the Seattle area to fund our mission and programs which support it. Mark your calendars for our largest event fundraisers:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/C-5LBOJSvEOp8bFJR6yilw2\" style=\"color: #000000;\">#GivingTuesday<\/a><\/strong> on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 2, 2025, is a global generosity movement to give and celebrate the power of generosity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/birdathon\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Birdathon<\/a><\/strong>is in May, with registration launching on April 1. 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Contact our Development Assistant to see when their membership is up for renewal.<\/li>\n<li><a href=%22https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/tribute-and-memorial\/%22>Tribute or Memorial Gifts<\/a> honor someone&#8217;s deep commitment to local birds. Tribute and Memorial Gifts can be made in any size and you can choose to send an e-card or card in the mail. If your gift is $5<span>00 or more it is eligible for a custom engraved feather on display at the Nature Shop as part of the beautiful art installation, Feathers for the Future, created by local artist Stuart Nakamura.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<h2>Tribute, Memorial, and Gift Memberships<\/h2>\n<p>Make a special gift for someone you know who shares Birds Connect Seattle&#8217;s passion to protect local birds and habitat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <a href=%22https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/gift-membership\/%22>Gift Membership<\/a> can be purchased for a new or returning member. 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If your gift is $5<span>00 or more it is eligible for a custom engraved feather on display at the Nature Shop as part of the beautiful art installation, Feathers for the Future, created by local artist Stuart Nakamura.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;32px|||||&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Tribute, Memorial, and Gift Memberships<\/h2>\n<p>Make a special gift for someone you know who shares Birds Connect Seattle&#8217;s passion to protect local birds and habitat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/gift-membership\/\">Gift Membership<\/a> can be purchased for a new or returning member. Contact our Development Assistant to see when their membership is up for renewal.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/tribute-and-memorial\/\">Tribute or Memorial Gifts<\/a> honor someone&#8217;s deep commitment to local birds. Tribute and Memorial Gifts can be made in any size and you can choose to send an e-card or card in the mail. If your gift is $5<span>00 or more, it is eligible for a custom engraved feather on display at the Nature Shop as part of the beautiful art installation, Feathers for the Future, created by local artist Stuart Nakamura.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_2,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aud_APA-2022_Semipalmated-Plover_A1_21418-0_Photo-Chris-Keele-Web-size.jpg.png&#038;#8221\">https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aud_APA-2022_Semipalmated-Plover_A1_21418-0_Photo-Chris-Keele-Web-size.jpg.png&#038;#8221<\/a>; alt=&#8221;Feathers for the Future&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Aud_APA-2022_Semipalmated-Plover_A1_21418-0_Photo-Chris-Keele-Web size.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||34px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<h2 class=%22et_pb_toggle_title%22>Legacy Circle: Planned Giving<\/h2>\n<div class=%22et_pb_toggle_content clearfix%22>\n<p>Create a lasting legacy of environmental stewardship through a planned gift or bequest to Birds Connect Seattle. By including our nonprofit organization in your will or estate plans you are ensuring that local birds, other wildlife, and habitat are protected for future generations.<span> Visit our Legacy Circle page for <\/span><a href=%22https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/4817-2\/%22>more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<h2 class=%22et_pb_toggle_title%22>Legacy Circle: Planned Giving<\/h2>\n<div class=%22et_pb_toggle_content clearfix%22>\n<p>Create a lasting legacy of environmental stewardship through a planned gift or bequest to Birds Connect Seattle. By including our nonprofit organization in your will or estate plans you are ensuring that local birds, other wildlife, and habitat are protected for future generations.<span> Visit our Legacy Circle page for <\/span><a href=%22https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/4817-2\/%22>more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||51px|||&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h4 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Legacy Circle: Planned Giving<\/h4>\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n<p>Create a lasting legacy of environmental stewardship through a planned gift or bequest to Birds Connect Seattle. By including our nonprofit organization in your will or estate plans you are ensuring that local birds, other wildlife, and habitat are protected for future generations.<span> Visit our Legacy Circle page for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/4817-2\/\">more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<h2>Other Ways to Give<\/h2>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<h2>Other Ways to Give<\/h2>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||6px|||&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Other Ways to Give<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FAF5F0&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FAF5F0&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x22;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; toggle_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; toggle_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; toggle_font_size_tablet=&#8221;16px&#8221; toggle_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; toggle_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Donor Advised Funds&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span>A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is an investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations, like Birds Connect Seattle. <\/span><span>You can contribute cash, securities, or other assets to your DAF, and receive an immediate tax deduction. Those funds can grow tax-free, and you can contribute to qualifying nonprofit organizations at any time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Donations made to Birds Connect Seattle from your DAF can be used to pay your annual membership dues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;IRA or Retirement Fund Gifts (QCD)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<p>If you are over the age of 70 \u00bd you may be eligible to make a qualified charitable distribution (also known as an IRA withdrawal or IRA Charitable Rollover gift) that is paid directly from your IRA to Birds Connect Seattle. In this circumstance you do not need to pay taxes on the gift to Birds Connect Seattle and it also helps to satisfy the annual minimum distribution requirement. Contact your investment portfolio manager to learn more.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">General Qualified Chaitable Distributions (QCD) information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Money is transferred directly from your IRA account to Birds Connect Seattle (Tax ID: <span>91-6009716)<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Donors must be 70 1\/2 to make this type of donation.<\/li>\n<li>Donors may give up to $100,000 annually, tax free<\/li>\n<li>Donors are required to give a minimum from their IRA annually, and QCD&#8217;s count towards this minimum requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\"><\/ol>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Gifts of Stock&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<p>Birds Connect Seattle gratefully welcomes gifts of stock and other publicly traded or marketable securities such as mutual fund shares and options. Please contact the Development Director for more information.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Corporate Support &#038; Sponsorship&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<p>Business owner? Align your community involvement efforts with one of the Seattle area\u2019s oldest and most effective conservation organizations. Demonstrate your company\u2019s commitment to the environmental health of the community in which we live, work, and play. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Corporate-Support-Opportunities-Dec2023.pdf\">Corporate Support<\/a> opportunities and contact our Development Director to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>Birds Connect Seattle&#8217;s current Corporate Partners:<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeiss.com\/consumer-products\/us\/nature-observation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zeiss, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dustedvalley.com\/\">Dusted Valley Winery<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/aslanbrewing.com\/\">Aslan Brewing Company<\/a> for supporting our programs and community.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeiss.com\/consumer-products\/us\/nature-observation.html\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19920\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/aslanlogoblack\/\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ASLANLogoBlack.png?resize=182%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"182\" height=\"106\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19920 alignnone size-full\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"19922\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/dusted-valley-winery-black-on-white-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dusted-Valley-winery-Black-on-White-Logo.webp?fit=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,400\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dusted-Valley-winery-Black-on-White-Logo.webp?resize=150%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"150\" height=\"120\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19922 alignnone size-full\" \/> <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeiss.com\/consumer-products\/us\/nature-observation.html\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8513\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/zeiss-logo-rgb\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zeiss-logo-rgb.png?fit=1181%2C1181&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1181,1181\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"zeiss-logo-rgb\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zeiss-logo-rgb.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zeiss-logo-rgb.png?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/zeiss-logo-rgb.png?resize=163%2C163&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"163\" height=\"163\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8513 alignnone size-large\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeiss.com\/consumer-products\/us\/nature-observation.html\"><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Matching Gifts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<p>Many employeers will match donations made to nonprofit organizations, including Birds Connect Seattle. Take a look at our list of <a href=\"P.S.%20You can do even more for birds through the power of matching gifts. Check to see if your employer will match your donation.\">potential matching employeers<\/a>, or contact your company&#8217;s human resources or benefits department to learn if your employer matches, and how to take advantage of that benefit for birds.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these same employers also pay Birds Connect Seattle for their volunteer hours.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Grocery Shopping&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<p><strong>Fred Meyer Community Rewards:<\/strong><span> Link your Fred Meyer account to Birds Connect Seattle, and with every purchase you make, Fred Meyer will donate a percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredmeyer.com\/i\/community\/community-rewards\">HERE<\/a> to get started.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Vehicle, RV, Boat, or Motorcycle Donation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<p>Have an old vehicle taking up space in your driveway or garage? CARS makes donating your vehicle (working or not) to Birds Connect Seattle easy. Proceeds from your vehicle donation will help save local birds. Get started today in three easy steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/careasy.org\/nonprofit\/birdsconnectseattle\">CarEasy.org<\/a> or call 855-500-7433 to notify CARS and Birds Connect Seattle of your donation.<\/li>\n<li>CARS will tow your working or non-working vehicle at no cost to you.<\/li>\n<li>You will receive a donation receipt and Birds Connect Seattle will receive the proceeds to immediately put to work to save birds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Tangible Goods&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<p>Birds Connect Seattle accepts some items in good, working condition.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Binoculars \/ Scopes:<\/strong> Yes! Working optics in good condition can be resold in our Nature Shop, or used for our outreach and education programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vehicles \/ Boats \/ RVs:<\/strong> Yes! These can be donated through our partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/careasy.org\/nonprofit\/birdsconnectseattle\">CARS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Books:<\/strong> No. Unfortulately at this time we are no accepting books in any condition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Art:<\/strong> No. Unfortunately, we do not have space, or a method such as an auction to rehome artwork or sculptures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bird feeders and seed:<\/strong> No. Please do not leave your used feeders and seed at our door. We are not able to resell or use these items, and they attract rodents if our building is closed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For other items, such as property donations, please contact the Development Director to see if you donation falls within our gift acceptance guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2><strong>Tax ID<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>Birds Connect Seattle is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization &#8211; Tax ID: 91-6009716.<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; min_height=&#8221;125.6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2><strong>Questions?<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Carol Roll,\u00a0<em>Development Director<br \/><\/em>(206) 523-8243 ext. 116 (<a href=\"mailto:carolr@birdsconnectsea.org\">Email<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Ella Denman, <em>Development &amp; Operations Associate<br \/><\/em>(206) 523-8243 ext. 106 (<a href=\"mailto:ellad@birdsconnectsea.org\">Email<\/a>)<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/membership-donation-faq\/&#038;#8221\">https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/membership-donation-faq\/&#038;#8221<\/a>; button_text=&#8221;Donation FAQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0b5c1046-b4df-4b4e-b5ee-eeaccbbe1f29&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code raw_content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; raw_content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; raw_content_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidestar.org\/profile\/91-6009716&#038;#8243\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.guidestar.org\/profile\/91-6009716&#038;#8243<\/a>; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.guidestar.org\/profile\/shared\/2f114fd5-5ed3-4f76-88c7-5cc17a318d9d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.guidestar.org\/TransparencySeal\/8357969\" alt=\"GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Transparency Seal\" \/><\/a>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1ftp_EnvironmentalPartner_Horizontal_FullColor-e1692027545298.png&#038;#8221\">https:\/\/birdsconnectsea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/1ftp_EnvironmentalPartner_Horizontal_FullColor-e1692027545298.png&#038;#8221<\/a>; alt=&#8221;The scene next to a culturally modified tree in the Wedgwood neighborhood. 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