How to Donate to the Boys and Girls Club of America
The mission of the Boys and Girls Club of America is to provide a safe place for educational and social activities, sports and fitness, and programs for children. Kids usually range in age from 6 to 18. With about 4.6 million participating kids, the clubs employ more than 47,000 staff in over 4,000 autonomous youth clubs. Read on to learn more.
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Instructions
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Research Your Charity Before You Donate
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Visit the website of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to research the organization and learn how donated funds assist club programs at the local and national levels (see Resources below).
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Use the Find A Club web page to locate a club in your community.
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Make an appointment for a tour of the club with a staff person or volunteer (see Resources below). Explain that you are considering making a donation and you would like to see the club in action.
Donate to the Boys and Girls Club of America
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Donate directly to your local club by calling or mailing in your donation.
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Donate online, if you prefer, by navigating to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Donate Online page (see Resources below). Select options such as Planned Giving, which can involve making a will bequest, or arranging for an automatic monthly deduction from you credit card or checking account.
Follow up on Your Contribution
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Ask for a schedule of important club events and express your interest in attending, participating and perhaps volunteering.
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Participate in your local club's volunteer committee structure and consider taking a position on the club's Board of Directors.
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Create a file of records related to your donations to and involvement in your local clubs and the national Boys and Girls Clubs. Maintain the file with financial transaction records, correspondence, newsletters, and any related materials. Your records will make a big difference at tax time, and will also assist you in considering future donations.
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Tips & Warnings
Dividing your donation into 12 automatic monthly payments can make it easier on your budget. It also can reduce administrative costs for the Boys and Girls Clubs and create the welcome expectation of a committed, regular donor.
Always protect your privacy by checking to see if your charity has a clear, written privacy policy, as the Boys And Girls Club Of America does.
