There are a number of ways you can help us conserve one of our nation’s most treasured places.

Give Stocks

Gifts of appreciated securities or stock are a quick and easy way for you to make a meaningful gift to ATC, avoid capital gains and receive a tax deduction for the fair market value at the time of the transfer. When making a gift of stock, please always contact your own financial planner before making the gift. Your broker will need this information on delivery methods to facilitate an electronic transfer of stock.

Matching Gifts

Many employers will match donations to charitable organizations. Look up your employer here. Check with your personnel office to see whether your company has a matching gift program. Remember that many employers will also match gifts made by their retired employees. Send ATC the forms and we’ll do the rest. For more information on this giving program conctact Member Serivices at 304-535-6331 x120 or email membership@appalachiantrail.org. We’ll be glad to assist you.

Workplace Giving

When you can't get out of the office, bring the Trail a little closer by designating ATC to receive a small portion of your paycheck through the Combined Federal Campaign. (#12230)

The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to the members of Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent, meet or exceed these standards, and, of those, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this seal.

ATC thanks the hundreds of people who support our work each year through payroll contributions in workplace giving campaigns. ATC is a member of Earth Share, a nationwide federation of the nation’s most respected environmental and conservation charities. To find out more about how you and your workplace can support ATC through an Earth Share campaign Visit Earth Share’s web site at www.earthshare.org.

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