Giving Beyond Your
Checkbook
Ways to Give Smarter
Planned giving allows you to invest in smart and substantial ways in causes you care deeply about. Such gifts create significant tax benefits, increase your giving options and allow you to steward more of your resources with generosity. These kinds of gifts are not for every donor, but can be especially strategic for those looking to thoughtfully integrate generosity into the management of their assets or legacy.
Giving Non-Cash Assets
You can increase the impact of your giving and experience significant tax savings by donating non-cash assets to DAI. Sample non-cash assets include stock or marketable securities, real estate, business interests, farm commodities and tangible personal property.
Learn more here.
Giving Through Your Will
By including charitable giving in your will, you model a legacy of generosity to your loved ones. You also invest in the transformative power of servant leadership well beyond your lifetime.
Learn more here.
Giving From Your IRA
Individuals ages 70 1/2 and older can make a gift from an individual retirement account (IRA) to DAI and receive significant tax benefits in return.
Learn more here.
Giving That Pays Income
Lifetime income gifts are wonderful solutions for those who wish to give in a substantial way, but are concerned about having enough retirement income. You can give cash or appreciated assets and receive both an immediate tax benefit and a steady income for the rest of your life. The remainder of the gift will benefit DAI.
Learn more here.
contact us at (719) 598-7970 or [email protected]
to discuss your best options.
General Giving FAQ
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How can I donate online?
Use the form at the top of this page for a secure and safe online donation.
How can I donate by mail?
Use the US Mail-in Donation Form to send either a check, credit card or electronic fund transfer donation to the following address:
Development Associates International
PO Box 49278
Colorado Springs, CO 80949 USA
Make checks payable to DAI.
How do I update my monthly donation?
There are four ways to conveniently update your monthly donation information.
- Update your information on your DAI donor portal. If you have not yet set up your personal giving portal, you may do so here.
- Give us a call att +1.719.598.7970 (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM U.S. Mountain Time).
- Fill out the US Mail in Donation form and mail it to DAI:
Development Associates International
PO Box 49278
Colorado Springs, CO 80949 USA - Set up a new monthly donation above and use the comment section to let us know that you are updating your giving information. We will then stop the previous monthly donation.
Will I get a receipt?
Yes. Development Associates International is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that issues receipts suitable for your tax purposes.
You will receive a receipt by mail or email after each gift has been processed.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. DAI is a 501c3 non-profit corporation, therefore all donations to Development Associates International are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For your tax-filing purposes, DAI’s EIN is 23-2838716.
Other Ways to Give
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How can I transfer stock or securities?
As a 501(c)(3), DAI is able to receive stock donations directly. If you have appreciated stocks or mutual funds, you likely have a significant opportunity to pay less tax and give more! Simply ask your broker to donate your appreciated stocks or securities through Ameriprise Financial:
Ameriprise Financial
Account Name: Development Associates International
Account Number: 8433-1228
DTC: 0756
Please inform us of your intent to give by filling out the form located here.
This information will allow us to apply your gift to the appropriate project and to acknowledge your generosity.
Questions? Call the DAI US office at +1.719.598.7970 or email Donor Relations.
How can I distribute a gift from my IRA?
If you are age 70 1/2 or older, you can give to Development Associates International by distributing funds, tax free, from your traditional Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA).
To make "a qualified charitable distribution" to DAI from your traditional IRA, please contact your IRA trustee and ask them to distribute funds directly to DAI before December 31st of the given tax year. You might be asked for DAI's EIN / Federal Tax ID number, which is 23-2838716.
Donor information is not always included with IRA disbursements. Please notify Donor Relations of pending distributions, so we can properly acknowledge your contribution.
How can I recommend a gift from my donor-advised fund?
What is an Employer Matching Gift?
Many companies match charitable contributions made by employees, board members or retirees. To see if your gift qualifies just talk to your HR department or whomever handles employee benefits.
Non-US Donors
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I am a Canadian tax payer, how may I donate?
DAI Leadership Ministries is a Canadian registered charity. There are two ways you can give:
- You can make a one-time donation or a recurring donation with you credit card through our partnership with Canada Helps. Simply click here and follow the instructions. All gifts over $25 are tax-deductible.
- You can write a cheque to “DAI Leadership Ministries” and mail it to: DAI Leadership Ministries, #205 7510-89 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 0X5
I am a UK tax payer, how may I donate?
DAI UK is a Registered Charity in the UK (No 1115741). If you are a UK tax payer and would like to give to DAI through our DAI UK office, please visit their website for ways to give: daintl.org.uk
About DAI
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How are donations used?
Donations are used to pay for the ministry activities of the organization according to the budget approved by the Board of Directors and designed to help DAI fulfill its mission. Any donation to DAI designated for the ministry of specific individuals or projects is honored as long as it falls within the board-approved budget.
What financial accountability do you have?
The Development Associates International staff manage the work of DAI, but an independent Board of Directors oversees it. That board annually hires an independent auditor to do a complete financial audit. The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, an accreditation agency dedicated to helping Christian ministries earn the public’s trust, certified DAI due to adherence to ECFA’s Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship, indicating that we excel in effectively and ethically managing our finances.
What is the Mission and Vision of DAI?
Development Associates International enhances the integrity and effectiveness of Christian leaders worldwide so that the Church can fulfill its role in extending the Kingdom of God. We are committed to effectiveness, integrity, humility, partnering, mentoring, holism, biblical standards, and reaching those with the least access. This is done through four areas of ministry: educating, consulting, mentoring and connecting.
How is DAI funded?
DAI is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from friends, foundations, churches, and corporations who want to partner with DAI to advance the servant leadership model of Jesus Christ.