Donate a Basket for the 2012 Silent Auction

Participation forms are available HERE to donate a basket to the 2012 Silent Auction in Portland, Oregon.  Any individual, group or Subordinate Temple is encouraged to donate a basket filled with goodies for the auction.  Bids will be taken throughout the week of Supreme Session in the Shop 'Till You Drop Marketplace.  Members have a [...]

Participation forms are available HERE to donate a basket to the 2012 Silent Auction in Portland, Oregon.  Any individual, group or Subordinate Temple is encouraged to donate a basket filled with goodies for the auction.  Bids will be taken throughout the week of Supreme Session in the Shop 'Till You Drop Marketplace.  Members have a great deal of fun putting together the baskets, bidding on them, and taking home a wide variety of items.  All proceeds go to the Convalescent Endowment Fund.  Don't miss out on this FUN fundraiser.

 

Charitable Giving Newsletter – Holiday 2011

November 13, 2011 by DONFDN

   “My Gift Program” Holiday Shopping   As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season approaches and the malls are crowded with shoppers, you can do your holiday and special remembrance shopping on the Daughters of the Nile website, www.donfdn.org .  Your shopping can be done in the convenience of your home and your [...]

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Holiday Sharing program now in full swing!

October 12, 2011 by DONFDN

The holidays are special and joyous times – especially for children.  Daughters of the Nile are known for their generosity throughout the year but open their hearts even more during the holidays.The Holiday Sharing program is a special appeal for contributions to the Convalescent Relief Fund at year's end.  Gifts to the Holiday Sharing program [...]

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Charitable Giving Committee Newsletter

September 14, 2011 by DONFDN

The Charitable Giving Committee Newsletter is now available to keep you up to date with our special programs.  You can also print a brochure for the My Gift Incentive program.  Check out the latest news, and remember, all proceeds from the Charitable Giving Committee benefit the Convalescent Endowment Fund.

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Applications Being Accepted

August 14, 2011 by DONFDN

Applications are now being accepted for positions on the Foundation Board of Directors.  The Board is comprised of six Past Supreme Queens and seven Ladies of the Household.  For additional information, please read the entire application packet.  All information must be postmaked no later than December 31, 2011.

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Gifting Incentives

Other ways you can give to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation include naming the Foundation as a beneficiary on your Retirement Accounts or your Annuities; naming the Foundation as a joint tenant, payable on death beneficiary or transferable on death beneficiary on your Certificates of Deposit and Savings Accounts; or establish a Charitable Remainder Trust that benefits the Foundation.

Marketable Securities

Gifts of long-term appreciated securities may include individual stocks, bonds, or shares of mutual funds. Gifts of securities can be made quickly and easily and can enable you to do more with your gift because of the tax benefits.

Wills and Bequests

A bequest to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation Convalescent Endowment Fund will continue supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children® after your death.  Federal estate tax laws encourage charitable bequests by allowing an estate tax deduction for the full value of charitable gifts.  No limit is placed on the amount that can be left to charity and deducted from your estate as a charitable contribution.