Other Ways to Support FAIR
In addition to membership and general donations, there are other opportunities for making financial contributions to FAIR including:
Matching Gifts
Matching gift programs are a good way to maximize the impact of your gift. Many companies offer matching gift programs to their employees. This is a great way to support FAIR because it can double and sometiems triple your contribution. Check with your employer to determine your company's matching gift policies and procedures or visit the online directory to find out if your company will match your contribution to FAIR.
If your employer will match your gift to FAIR, please complete the appropriate form and mail it with a copy of your gift receipt. We will take it from there.
Gifts of Stock
Advantages of Gifts of Securities:
If you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, you may be able to deduct your contribution from your adjusted gross income AND avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the securities. If the stock has depreciated, it's best to sell it, deduct the investment loss, and give the proceeds to FAIR. This way you get a deduction for both the investment loss and the charitable gift. (Talk to your tax advisor for deduction, tax requirements, and limitations).
How to give:
You or your broker should contact FAIR's broker, Diane Cabrales of RBC Wealth Management, (202)661-9500, diane.cabrales@RBC.com or Susanne Nolan, (202)661-9552, susanne.nolan@RBC.com.
Cornerstone Contributions
Cornerstone Contributors are the building blocks of FAIR's citizen-supported foundation. Time and time again, through their continuing support they have become key officers in our battle to end the destructive mass immigration that is debilitating our great nation.
Here's how you can become a Cornerstone Contributor:
Pledge to give a specific monthly contribution to FAIR. This donation, electronically transferred conveniently to FAIR each month from your credit card or checking account, is so important because it enables FAIR to count on you to help support our ongoing immigration reform efforts throughout the year.
For more information or to sign up, call or email Melissa Bradley-Wilson at 202-328-7004 or by email at missy@fairus.org .
Combined Federal Campaign
Attention Federal government employees: Please support sound immigration policies by designating FAIR in the Fall 2012 Combined Federal Campaign.
As American approaches a defining moment in its immigration history, your pledge to FAIR in the Combined Federal Campaign is needed now more than ever.
Your support will go a long way in the fight to:
- End illegal immigration
- Restore common sense to immigration policies
- Enforce our immigration laws
- Stop terrorists at our borders
- Restore jobs for American workers
- Find a balance between people and natural resources
FAIR participates in other workplace giving campaigns too. Please see if we’re included in yours, or as if write-ins are accepted.
The immigration issue has never been bigger, and that means the challenges—and the opportunities—are greater than ever. As America approaches a defining moment in its immigration history, your pledge to FAIR in the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign is needed now more than ever. Look for Federation for American Immigration Reform #11696 in your campaign catalog.
GivingExpress® Program (for American Express cardholders)
You may choose to donate in one of two ways: a monetary donation or you may choose to donate Membership Rewards points.
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions for the Membership Rewards program apply. Visit membershiprewards.com/terms for more information. Participating partners and available rewards are subject to change without notice. Bonus Points: To be eligible to earn bonus points, you must be enrolled in the Membership Rewards program at the time of purchase and you must charge your purchase on an eligible, enrolled American Express Card. Bonus points will be credited to your Membership Rewards account 6-8 weeks after your first purchase appears on your monthly billing statement. 50,000 maximum bonus points per account. Bonus ID 0549
Please note: American Express will deduct a transaction fee of 2.25% from your donation to cover processing costs. The charities will receive your donation amount, minus the 2.25% American Express processing fee, from our partner JustGive. This transaction fee is similar to or less than the processing fee the charity would pay if you were to charge your donation with your American Express Card through any other means (i.e., over the phone to the charity, through the charity's website, etc.). You will not be charged any additional fees for using the American Express Donation Site and your dollar donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
If you have any questions about these programs or would like to donate in one of these ways, please Margie Wilkinson at (202) 328-7004.
Charity Navigator has awarded FAIR four out of a possible four stars. In earning Charity Navigator's highest rating, FAIR has demonstrated exceptional financial health, outperforming most of its peers in its efforts to manage and grow its finances in the most fiscally responsible way possible.
FAIR is a member of the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance and is one of a select few non-profit organizations that meet their high standards of operation, spending, truthfulness, and disclosure in fundraising.
FAIR is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.
