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By becoming an Academy of Friends Underwriter or Corporate Sponsor you help us fuel the vehicle that has generated millions of dollars to fund HIV and AIDS Services in the San Francisco Bay Area. Join us today. To become an underwriter, you may either download and fax or mail the form here or click on the button below to make your pledge online. For more information on levels and benefits of corporate sponsorship, please click on the "Corporate Sponsorship" link.

Academy of Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by the law. Tax ID: 94-3064135

MAIL - ACADEMY OF FRIENDS, 650 5th Street, Suite 408, San Francisco, CA 94107
PHONE - 415.995.9890
FAX - 415.995.9891

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2013 Season Underwriting Levels and Benefits

(Individual Underwriters provide the foundation for Academy of Friends to present the Gala, thereby selling tickets to raise funds for our HIV/AIDS Beneficiary agencies.)


Supporting Circle, $350 to $699	1 General Gala Ticket, plus... Listing in the Gala invitation & program Admission for one to the Holiday Party Admission for one to the Gala Weekend Kick-Off Party
Leading Circle, $700 to $1,499	2 General Gala Tickets, plus... Listing in the Gala invitation & program Admission for two to the Holiday Party Admission for two to the Gala Weekend Kick-Off Party
Director’s Circle, $1,500 to $2,499	2 VIP Gala Tickets, plus... Listing in the Gala invitation & program Admission for two to the Holiday Party Admission for two to the Gala Weekend Kick-Off Party
Producer’s Circle, $2,500 to $4,999	4 VIP Gala Tickets, plus... One reserved parking space at the Gala Listing in the Gala invitation & program Admission for two to a VIP-level recognition event Admission to the Holiday Party Admission to the Gala Weekend Kick-Off Party
Legend’s Circle, $5,000 to $10,000	8 VIP Gala Tickets, plus... One reserved parking space at the Gala Listing in the Gala invitation & program Admission for two to exclusive VIP-level recognition events Admission to the Holiday Party Admission to the Gala Weekend Kick-Off Party
Mogul's Circle, $10,000 to $19,999	16 VIP Gala Tickets, plus... Two reserved parking spaces at the Gala Listing in the Gala invitation & program Admission for two to an exclusive VIP-level recognition events Admission to the Holiday Party with guests Admission to the Gala Weekend Kick-Off Party
Chairman's Circle, $20,000 and above	Customized Ticket Package & Benefits, including Reserved parking for you and your guests at the Gala Listing in the Gala invitation & program Admission for you and your guests to exclusive VIP-level recognition events, the Holiday Party, the Gala Weekend Kick-Off Party

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*(ACADEMY OF FRIENDS Scholarship Fund: ACADEMY OF FRIENDS provides complementary tickets to persons with HIV/AIDS who, for financial reasons, would otherwise be unable to attend the gala.)

Methods of Contribution

EXTENDED GIVING PROGRAM
ACADEMY OF FRIENDS is pleased to offer the convenience of an extended giving plan, which enables you to divide your pledge into equal monthly installments charged to your credit card. From the time you sign up, we'll divide your pledge into equal monthly payments through Feb 15, 2012.

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS
Increase your support! Increase your support! Many corporations and small businesses will match donations their employees make to nonprofit organizations. Ask your employer if matching gifts are available and include your employer's matching gift form with your gift.

STOCK
If you own publicly traded stock it may be advantageous for you to make a stock contribution instead of cash contribution. A gift of appreciated stock generally provides you a two-fold tax advantage. First, you avoid paying capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the stock. Second, you receive a federal income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift. Contact your accountant, attorney or tax advisor for assistance regarding stock gifts you may be considering to donate to ACADEMY OF FRIENDS.

BEQUESTS OR PLANNED GIFT
You can designate ACADEMY OF FRIENDS as a beneficiary of your estate. Bequests may include a variety of assets - cash, securities, real estate and other property. To ensure that your exact intentions are carried out, your estate planning documents should be prepared by, and with the advice of, your attorney.

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE
Academy of Friends can benefit from the sale of your car, motorcycle, boat, or RV, while you receive a tax break for your donation. We have partnered with CARS 4 CAUSES to manage this program. For more information, please call 1-800-766-CARE (2273) or click here for a Cars 4 Causes donation form.

SELL AN ITEM USING EBAY GIVING WORKS
When you sell an item on eBay you can designate all or a portion of the sale to benefit Academy of Friends using eBay's Giving Works program. Turn your eBay listings into a force for good with eBay Giving Works. With each listing you can pledge to donate from 10% to 100%* of an item's final sale price to Academy of Friends and get a pro-rated fee credit on your Insertion fee and Final Value fees when your listing sells. Visit www.ebaygivingworks.com for more information.

IN MEMORY OF/IN HONOR OF GIFTS
Give a gift to ACADEMY OF FRIENDS in honor of or in memory of a special person in your life. We'll send a gift card letting them or their family know that a contribution has been made in their name. Your gift both honors the individual and supports the important work of ACADEMY OF FRIENDS.

Call us at 415.995.9890 or email through the Contact Us form to learn more, or if you have any questions.