Members of the Northeast Arc community have many reasons for giving and use a wide variety of tools to support our mission of Changing Lives and Discovering Abilities.
Addressing the poor health status of people with disabilities as a group is among the ways NeArc changes lives. We do that on many levels from home nursing to Special Olympic sports programs, online support from specially trained doctors to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits, offering the HealthMatters nutrition and fitness program, and more.
“I like organizations that focus on health and wellness, that are local, and well run, and ones where I feel my donation will make a difference. So even though I do not have a personal connection to the community that you serve, I like what you are doing,” said supporter Allison Dolan.
Allison’s giving vehicle of choice is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) with Fidelity Charitable. A DAF is an account you establish with an administrator such as a nonprofit (e.g. Essex County Community Foundation), bank, investment firm or other financial services provider. You can put money into a DAF when it fits in your tax plan, and distribute donations based on your suggestions to the administrator. You can only advise your DAF account administrator about distributing funds. Most often, they will follow your advice.
“I love my DAF! It has really simplified my giving process,” said Allison. “If you have wanted to donate appreciated securities, but found that process cumbersome, the DAF can more easily accept the securities.”
Allison is such a fan that she has written an article for the Massachusetts Life Care Resident Association about her experience setting up and using her DAF.
“I can just look you up, make the grant request, and you get the money.” If you already have a DAF, you can easily join Allison in directing a distribution to Northeast Arc by visiting our DAF page.
To learn more about DAFs and other tools to meet your financial and philanthropic goals, please ne-arc.giftlegacy.com. This information is not intended as tax, legal or financial advice. Please consult your personal financial advisor for information specific to your situation.