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Pickleball Tournament – Bring the community to the courts!

Hosting a pickleball fundraiser is a fantastic way to raise funds while promoting community engagement and physical activity. More importantly, it’s fun!

To organize a successful event:

• Set the date.
• Build a committee.
• Secure your venue (look for one with multiple courts, allowing more people to participate.)
• Determine the tournament format, whether singles, doubles, or mixed doubles, and establish entry fees for participants.
• Consider offering sponsorship opportunities to local businesses to support the cause.
• Promote your event.
• Play and have fun!
• Finally, don't forget to express gratitude to all participants, volunteers, and sponsors for their contributions to the success of the pickleball fundraiser.

Contact Bette at bmarchese@apfed.org for a helpful guidebook on planning a pickleball tournament.

Golf Tournament 

Hosting a golf tournament fundraiser presents a unique opportunity to combine philanthropy with the enjoyment of the sport. By organizing such an event, you can engage golf enthusiasts while raising funds for a meaningful cause.

Planning a golf tournament involves several key steps to ensure a successful and enjoyable event:

• Identify a local golf course to collaborate with for your event.
• Create your planning committee.
• Determine the tournament format, such as individual stroke play, team scramble, or charity event, and set entry fees accordingly.
• Set your fundraising goals and establish a budget.
• Secure your sponsors.
• Determine your tournament format (see guidebook for suggestions.)
• Promote the tournament through various channels, including social media, local golf clubs, and community organizations, to attract participants of all skill levels.
• Hit the fairways and have fun!
• Don’t forget to express gratitude to sponsors, volunteers, and participants for their support in making the golf tournament a success.

Contact Bette at bmarchese@apfed.org for a guidebook to help you plan your event and secure sponsors.

Chuck-a-Duck – A fun family event, especially for the kids, and it’s easy to plan!

We promise you that hosting a “Chuck-a-Duck” fundraiser will be a lively and entertaining way to raise money. Even better, the planning for such an event is minuscule.

• Choose a suitable location with enough space for participants to "chuck" rubber ducks. This could be a park, school field, or any open area.
• Acquire a large quantity of rubber ducks for the event. Amazon and Oriental Trading Company are the most cost-effective providers of rubber ducks. Consider getting ducks in various colors or designs to add excitement.
• Promote the event through social media, local newspapers, flyers, and community bulletin boards. Emphasize the fun and charitable aspects of the fundraiser to attract participants.
• Create designated "Chuck a Rubber Duck" stations where participants can toss or launch rubber ducks toward targets. Here are several ways to conduct the game:

1. Target Hoops: Set up hoops or buckets of varying sizes at different distances. Participants aim to toss their rubber ducks into the hoops, assigning different point values to each target based on difficulty.
2. Rubber Duck Race: Create a racecourse with a water feature, such as a small stream or kiddie pool. Participants launch their rubber ducks into the water, and the first duck to reach the finish line wins a prize.
3. Target Darts: Hang a large target board and assign point values to different sections. Participants throw their rubber ducks like darts, aiming to land them on the target for points.
4. Duck Drop: Use a tall structure, such as a ladder or scaffolding, to drop rubber ducks from a height. Participants purchase ducks, and the closest duck to a designated target wins a prize.

• Charge participants a fee for the chucking activity. Offer incentives such as prizes for the highest scores or closest duck to the target.
• Acknowledge Supporters: Thank volunteers, sponsors, and participants for their contributions to the success of the fundraiser.

By organizing a "Chuck a Rubber Duck" fundraiser with creative game variations, you can attract participants of all ages and backgrounds while raising funds for your cause in a fun and memorable way.

Contact Bette at bmarchese@apfed.org for a helpful guidebook on planning a Chuck-a-Duck fundraiser.

Pumpkin Chunkin’ – This is a great family event!

Hosting a Pumpkin Chunkin’ fundraiser is a fun and exciting way to raise money for APFED. This event is great for the fall, when the temperatures start to cool, and it’s also relatively easy to plan!

• Choose your date and location.
• Contact local farms to see if they will host and/or donate pumpkins for your event.
• Have a few volunteers build a trebuchet (medieval-style catapult).
• Promote your event – social media is your friend here. You can also create eye-catching posters and flyers to attract participants and spectators.
• Register participants.
• Determine how much you will charge for the pumpkins (see the guidebook for suggestions).
• Ready, set LAUNCH!
• The pumpkin that goes the farthest distance – WINS!

By following these steps, you can host a memorable Pumpkin Chunkin fundraiser that raises funds, engages the community, and spreads awareness about your cause.

Contact Bette at bmarchese@apfed.org for a guidebook with loads of pointers to help you plan your event.

GoodShop

You have the power to make a big difference! GoodShop will donate to APFED when you shop online at over 7,000 merchants! Sign up now to support APFED.

Charity Choice Gift Cards

Struggling with what to give that person who “has everything”? Give them a CharityChoice Gift Card! Gift cards may be tax-deductible and 75% of the card value will automatically support APFED. The recipient can choose to donate the other 25% to APFED or another charity of their choice.

Ebay

Before making a purchase on eBay.com, check out the items listed for sale to support APFED, through eBay’s Giving Works program. Sellers donate 10% or more to support APFED’s mission. If you are a Seller, you can designate a portion of the proceeds to APFED on the items you list. Click on the link above to get more details.
(Please note that APFED cannot accept designations for transactions of medical foods, such as elemental formula.)

IGive.com

With over 1,180 online stores to choose from, you are bound to find what you are looking for through iGive.com. Donation percentages vary by retailer and can be reviewed prior to making your purchase on the iGive website. This is an ongoing, yearlong opportunity to support APFED.

Fundraising with Facebook is a great way to celebrate a birthday or other milestone! Start a social media fundraising campaign and ask your friends, family and coworkers for their support. Through APFED’s Facebook fundraising tools, you’ll have the ability to customize your own fundraising campaign and share your personal story. Set up your fundraiser here, and share it with friends and family!

A donor-advised fund (DAF) enables individuals to donate to charities and receive a tax deduction right away. The DAF custodian manages the funds, and donors can suggest grants to their chosen nonprofit organizations. Donors can contribute to the fund gradually and suggest grants to charities whenever they wish, offering flexibility in their giving.

Benefits include:

• Retain the flexibility to make grant recommendations over time.
• Receive an immediate tax deduction when contributing to your fund.
• Make an immediate impact on APFED’s mission.

Legacy Giving – Preserve Your Legacy and Make an Impact on Others

When you're creating your estate plan, you can make a lasting impact on others. If you've ever considered donating to a charitable organization, consider incorporating it into your estate plan. Planned giving provides enduring support to an organization and allows you to leave a lasting family legacy.

Your gift can be established in your will or as part of a trust, and an estate planning lawyer can assist you through the process. There are several tax and legal benefits to planned giving:

• Charitable gifts are often exempt from estate tax.
• Donors can avoid capital gains taxes when transferring assets as part of planned giving.
• Planned giving allows for major gifts that might not have been feasible during your lifetime due to financial constraints.

There are three main ways to establish a planned gift:

• Outright gifts - a one-time contribution directly to the organization, such as cash, securities, or stock.
• Gifts that return income - These gifts provide ongoing financial support, such as a Charitable Remainder Trust that pays the organization a fixed percentage or a set dollar amount annually.
• Gifts payable upon the donor's death - typically outlined in the estate plan, these gifts avoid estate tax. For example, naming the organization as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

Planned giving offers the opportunity to make the most significant contribution of your life to a charitable organization. This transforms the organization's financial landscape and preserves your legacy for generations to come.

Stocks, Securities and Mutual Funds Donation 

Donating non-cash assets to a non-profit can significantly benefit both the organization and the donor. By giving appreciated assets, such as stocks or real estate, you can avoid paying capital gains taxes and may qualify for an income tax deduction equal to the full value of the gift, provided you've owned the assets for more than one year.

How it works:

• Transfer appreciated securities directly to APFED.
• Receive your tax receipt for the value of the assets.
• The securities are sold, and the funds are put directly to use for the greatest impact.

Don’t wait to make an impact - donate stock today!

Kroger Rewards / Atlanta

You can earn rewards for APFED every time you shop Kroger and use your Plus Card in Atlanta! To enroll in Kroger Community Rewards®, sign up with your Plus Card by visiting https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/ and selecting APFED upon enrollment.

GoodSearch

Earn money for APFED every time you do an internet search! Download the search toolbar from GoodSearch and designate APFED as the charity you wish to support. GoodSearch will make a donation to APFED for all the online searching you do. Also check out their new GoodShop tool, that not only allows you to earn money for APFED as you shop, but also finds great online coupons as well!

Vehicle Donations

Donating your vehicle will help support our mission of Education, Awareness and Research of Eosinophilic Disorders. All you need is a clear title and our representatives will take care of the rest, including pick up, at no cost to you. Once your vehicle is sold, you will be sent a tax receipt (if the gross proceeds total $500.00 or more), and the sale proceeds will be donated to APFED in your name. Download more information here. To donate a vehicle, please call (877) 794-GIVE or (877) 794-4483