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Giving Program

Why a giving culture is important to SAF

Your tax deductible contribution can assist SAF in advancing the science, education, technology and practice of forestry and enhancing public understanding of the great work of foresters. In today's world, giving has become critical to the financial health of most non-profit organizations. For more information on why your contributions are so important to SAF, read the article, A Giving Culture Takes Hold.

Annual Giving

Annual giving is based on what you believe you can contribute to the Society during a specific year. This could be in the form of a single payment or a pledge for payment over several months. It is the same as when your forestry school calls you and asks for a gift for that year.

How do I make an annual gift?
  • By giving on line
    Our website is secure and trustworthy for processing gifts online to SAF. Your tax-deductible gifts go directly to our Finance and Administration Department for processing. We have provided an online form and a printable PDF form for mailing. You may click here to get Adobe's free reader.

  • By sending a check
    You may make a tax deductible contribution to SAF by writing a check and sending it directly to the Society of American Foresters, Attn: Annual Giving, 5400 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814. Your contribution will be acknowledged for tax purposes.

  • Employer Matching Gifts
    Ask your employer if they will match your annual gift, doubling your contribution. Your employer will provide the forms for this purpose.

Planned Giving

Planned Giving provides an opportunity for those of us who would like to give something extra but may not be able to afford it at the present. An example of opportunities addressing this desire would be a provision in your Will or trust document that provides SAF with a gift on your death. This approach allows your assets to be devoted to something you care about after you have made sure your family is covered. Another example would be a life insurance policy with SAF as the partial or full beneficiary. Then there are those who may desire a tax deduction while still earning an annual income from the donated asset. A charitable remainder trust is one vehicle that would provide this opportunity.

How do I make a planned gift?

Contact Information

Email your questions and comments on SAF giving opportunities to giving@safnet.org or call Michael Goergen at (301)897-8720 x 120.

Thank you for your continuing support of the Society of American Foresters and, in particular, for your generous consideration of a gift to your professional society.