Are you super passionate about an organization? Become a champion! Check Out This Guide!
Are you super passionate about an organization? Become a champion! Check Out This Guide!
About the Event
When is Give Miami Day?
Who hosts Give Miami Day?
Who can make a gift?
Making a Gift
How can I make a gift?
Can I make a gift before Give Miami Day?
Can I make gifts to multiple organizations?
Is there a minimum or maximum gift?
What cards do you accept?
How much of my gift will go to the organization?
Can I pay for the transaction fees on the gift I'm making?
How can I make a gift for someone else?
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Can I receive anything in exchange for my gift?
Donor Giving
From a DAF or IRA (QCD) at an External Provider
Checkout includes an option that makes it easy to donate from your DAF at The Miami Foundation or at an External Provider (i.e. another Community Foundation, Fidelity, Schwab, Bessemer, BNY Mellon, etc.). Or from your IRA to take advantage of a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
Donor Giving
From a DAF or IRA (QCD) at an External Provider
Checkout includes an option that makes it easy to donate from your DAF at The Miami Foundation or at an External Provider (i.e. another Community Foundation, Fidelity, Schwab, Bessemer, BNY Mellon, etc.). Or from your IRA to take advantage of a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
How does it work?
My external provider has a minimum amount for grant payments.
Will gifts made using the External Provider payment method qualify for Bonus Pool and prizes?
Donor Giving
Creating a Temporary DAF at The Miami Foundation
Interested in supporting organizations during Give Miami Day and want to create a temporary Donor Advised Fund (DAF) as your donation vehicle? Read below for more details and FAQs. To ensure your Fund has an appropriate balance for giving on Give Miami Day, November 21, please transfer your gifts and activate your temporary DAF as soon as possible. The deadline for funding DAFs this year is Thursday, November 8.
To learn about establishing a year-round DAF at The Miami Foundation, reach out to philanthropy@miamifoundation.org.
Donor Giving
Creating a Temporary DAF at The Miami Foundation
Interested in supporting organizations during Give Miami Day and want to create a temporary Donor Advised Fund (DAF) as your donation vehicle? Read below for more details and FAQs. To ensure your Fund has an appropriate balance for giving on Give Miami Day, November 21, please transfer your gifts and activate your temporary DAF as soon as possible. The deadline for funding DAFs this year is Thursday, November 8.
To learn about establishing a year-round DAF at The Miami Foundation, reach out to philanthropy@miamifoundation.org.
Does The Miami Foundation charge fees to donate through a temporary Donor Advised Fund at The Miami Foundation?
What is the deadline to set up temporary Give Miami Day DAFs?
How can I make gifts through my DAF once Early Giving launches?
Can The Miami Foundation assist me with making grant recommendations and Give Miami Day contributions through my DAF?
Are there other ways I can make a charitable contribution to Give Miami Day?
Who should I contact if I need technical assistance?
Early Giving
What is Early Giving?
Why did we add an Early Giving period?
When is the Early Giving period?
Can the organizations I support receive pledged donations ahead of time?
When will early gifts be processed and visible for the organizations to see?
Is there a limit to how much my organization can raise during the Early Giving period?
Will gifts made during the Early Giving period qualify for Bonus Pool and prizes?
What are Fundraiser Pages (aka Peer to Peer or Champion Pages)?
After You Give
How do I get a receipt for my gift?
If my employer matches employee charitable contributions, can I use my gift receipt as proof?
When will the organization(s) I've supported receive their gift(s)?
What do the organizations do with the gift I've made?
How will my email address and personal information be used?