Ways to Give
Impacting the mission of Abilities First can occur in many forms and at every gift level. Abilities First values your partnership in supporting the mission through a gift, in-kind donation, sponsorship or charitable giving. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with information to make an informed decision when supporting current fundraising initiatives or leaving a legacy.
Event Sponsorship, Advertising and Naming Opportunities
Event sponsorship, advertising and naming opportunities are ways to drive and build awareness of your brand’s visibility while making a lasting impact on the mission of Abilities First. Learn More
Give a gift
Your one-time, monthly recurring or annual gift at any level can significantly impact individuals served by the Abilities First, as well as support their activities.
Matching gifts
Connect your employer’s philanthropic interests with yours, for even more impact. Please let us know how we can support your application for processing a matching gift.
Tribute gifts
By directing donations to Abilities First, in lieu of flowers, upon the passing of a loved one, or when celebrating a special occasion, consider making a gift in tribute that will contribute to the lives of those served by Abilities First. If directed, we can send a notice of the gift to them, or if given in their memory, we can notify the family.
Planned Giving: Bequest
By including a gift to Abilities First in your will or trust, you build a legacy that enriches the lives of children and adults in our communities. We’ve partnered with FreeWill because their secure online tool can help you make your will or trust in just 20 minutes at no cost. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.
Planned Giving: Beneficiaries
Each person, regardless of income or assets or level of giving can leave a legacy in support of Abilities First through planned giving. These gifts offer a variety of ways for tax-incentives, estate preservation and enables you to make a contribution now or in the future. Our staff can provide information and referrals to those able to assist you in your planning.
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other non-probate assets not included in your will? If so, you can even designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets to create your legacy with Abilities First. FreeWill can also help you plan for all of these assets.
Donate your vehicle
Whether a well-oil engine or a one sitting in a field, a vehicle donation can benefit Abilities First.
You Shop. They Give.
Take a look at the many partners we have, where your dollars will impact the mission of Abilities First.
Donor Bill of Rights
The Foundation for Abilities First NY (FAFNY) is committed to the principals set forth in the Donor Bill of Rights, developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits.
Adopted 1964, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Copyright AFP, all rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
ABOUT FOUNDATION FOR ABILITIES FIRST NY (FAFNY)
Philanthropic leadership to enrich the mission of Abilities First, Inc.
Founded in 2018, the mission of the Foundation for Abilities First NY is to garner the financial resources necessary to meet the programmatic interests and to assure the sustainability of the mission of Abilities First, Inc. FAFNY will establish a stable commitment of philanthropic support, to assure the programs, services, and quality of life opportunities remain strong and available, as well as ensure the organization’s fiscal resiliency during unexpected changes.