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How to Make Your End-of-Year Gift Count!

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global celebration of generosity. Following Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday encourages individuals to shift their focus from consumerism to community impact. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to make a difference by supporting the Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF). With your help, we can continue creating transformative opportunities for women and girls in metro Atlanta.

Ways to Give

  • One-Time Gift Your tax-deductible gift—no matter the size—removes barriers for women and girls in metro Atlanta. Your generosity supports strategic nonprofits, raises awareness about challenges faced by women and girls, and fosters lasting change. Make a one-time gift today.
  • Monthly Giving Monthly giving provides a consistent source of income, enabling AWF to budget more effectively and sustain long-term initiatives. Your recurring contributions create a sustainable impact and deepen your connection to our mission. Set up a monthly gift. Under the “Recurring Gift” section, check the box next to “Make this a monthly gift.”
  • Stock Giving Donating appreciated stocks lets you maximize your generosity while receiving tax benefits. Through DonateStock.com, you can easily contribute stocks directly to AWF. Learn more about stock giving.
  • Tribute Giving  Honor someone special with a tribute gift. Celebrate milestones or memorialize loved ones while supporting AWF’s work. Make a tribute gift. Under the “Tribute Gift” section, mark the box next to “This gift is in honor, memory, or support of someone” and fill in the honoree info.
  • Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)  Leverage the flexibility of DAFs or QCDs to direct your charitable giving. These options offer tax advantages while allowing you to make a significant impact. Learn more about DAFs and QCDs.
  • Planned Gifts and Bequests Leave a legacy of change by including AWF in your estate planning. Contact us at info@atlantawomen.org to explore planned giving options.
  • Matching Gifts Many employers match charitable contributions, doubling the impact of your gift. Check with your HR department to see if your company participates in a matching gift program. Learn more.

Why Year-End Giving Matters

General Benefits

Season of Generosity The holidays inspire goodwill and the desire to uplift others. By giving this season, you not only transform lives but also encourage others to join in the spirit of generosity.  

Tax Savings Donations made before December 31 are tax-deductible, reducing your taxable income while maximizing your impact.


The AWF Difference

Your year-end gift helps AWF fulfill its mission to be a catalyst for change in the lives of women and girls. Here’s what your generosity has accomplished:
  • Over 8,100 women completed workforce training, microenterprise development, or financial literacy programs.
  • Over 3,600 women received mental health services.
  • Over 1,190 women received childcare scholarships.
  • Over 2,300 girls participated in educational and wellness programs.
  • Over 400 new women-owned businesses were created.
Yet, challenges persist:
  • 17% of women in metro Atlanta live in poverty.
  • Women hold two-thirds of the 40 lowest-paying jobs.
  • The largest demographic living in poverty is women aged 25–34, followed by 18–24 and 35–44.
  • 80,000 girls in metro Atlanta live in poverty.
  • Women and girls are twice as likely to experience mental health challenges as their male peers.

Your Impact

When you give to AWF, you help:
  • Women access higher education and job training for economic security.
  • Girls complete their education and gain life skills for a brighter future.
  • Women and girls receive mental health and wellness support.
Every woman deserves a chance to succeed. Every girl deserves a future filled with possibility.

Join Us

This holiday season, make your gift count by supporting the Atlanta Women’s Foundation. Donate today. Together, we can create safer, healthier, more economically self-sufficient, and vibrant lives. AWF’s Tax ID: 58-2389721