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Donate Stock to United Way of Northeast Mississippi
Making a stock donation to support United Way of Northeast Mississippi enables us to create opportunities to improve lives in the communities we serve.
Your investments in United Way of Northeast Mississippi stay right here in our region, supporting high-quality programs in the areas of Academic Success, Health & Wellness, and Family Stability.
Support United Way of Northeast Mississippi by making a charitable gift in stock. We accept donations in publicly traded, domestic common stocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Donating stock is safe, easy, and fast. Using the widget on this page, making a charitable gift of stock is a quick five-step process:
1. Select your stock ticker and confirm the company the company name in the donation form
2. Enter your gift amount
3. Type in your email and address info for the receipt
4.Enter your brokerage account information
5. Virtually sign & make your gift!
Upon making a donation, you will receive an email notification from The Giving Block that your gift is being processed. In some circumstances, you may need to take action with your broker. The email will have instructions on any next steps.
Charitable donations of stock are processed safely and typically within 6-8 business days with The Giving Block in partnership with Renaissance Charitable Foundation. Processing times can be longer during December or when dealing with restricted stock.
Crypto charitable donations are processed quickly and safely with The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange.
Stock fundraising is a critical donation revenue driver for nonprofit organizations like United Way of Northeast Mississippi.
With over 60% of Americans owning stock and billions in stock donated to US charities every year, stock donations can make a wide-reaching impact through philanthropy. Studies show that nonprofits that accept noncash assets typically grow 50% faster than those that do not and they grow 66% faster when they accept non cash securities such as stock.
Donating stock is also one of the most tax-efficient ways for individuals to support causes that matter to them. We are excited about what the future holds in the crypto and blockchain space, and believe that we’ve just scratched the surface of its true fundraising potential.
We currently accept publicly traded, domestic common stock.
Yes! Stock donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to charity. Your stock donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; if you pay taxes in the U.S. By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.
As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor.
Thank you for your interest in supporting United Way of Northeast Mississippi. To contact us about making a stock donation, please send us an email at patti@unitedwaynems.org with the subject line, “Stock Donation.”
