Current Giving

GIFTS OF SECURITIES
Stock that has increased in value is one of the most popular assets used for charitable giving, once it has been held for more than one year. Making a gift of securities to us offers you the chance to help our organization while realizing many important benefits for yourself.

Profile of a Giver
If you answer yes to each of the following questions, a charitable gift of stock probably meets your needs. If not, we can help you find an option that's a better fit.

• Do you have securities that you've owned for more than one year that are worth more than you originally paid for them?
• Do you want to avoid paying taxes on their appreciation?
• Can you afford to give up ownership of these securities?
• Would you like to support NDSU today?

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR GIFT
If you have the physical securities:

• Hand-deliver them to us, or
• Mail us the stock and stock power separately.
• If you don't have possession of the physical securities:
• Instruct your broker to electronically transfer your intended shares.
• Ask your broker to notify us once the transfer is complete

Please note: The steps above are for donating publicly traded stocks you have owned for more than one year that are worth more than when you first purchased them. If you have stock losses:

• Sell the stock yourself to realize the loss and take any allowed deduction for tax purposes.
• Then generate a charitable deduction by donating the cash proceeds of the sale to NDSU Development Foundation.

We Can Help
Contact Jason Wohlman at 701-231-6800 or jason@ndsualumni.com with any questions you have about making a gift of stock or other securities to NDSU Development Foundation. We're happy to help, without obligation.