UNDERWRITING

You can help fight HIV/AIDS contribute to ACADEMY OF FRIENDS in a variety of ways --- online, by regular mail, by phone, by wire transfer, by stock donation or by bequest. Your contribution enables ACADEMY OF FRIENDS to distribute money to community-based nonprofit organizations and charities that provide vital services to those living with HIV/AIDS. Join us by making a donation today. ACADEMY OF FRIENDS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by the law.

MAIL - ACADEMY OF FRIENDS, 650 5th Street, Suite 203, San Francisco, CA 94107
PHONE - 415.995.9890
FAX - 415.995.9891
EMAIL - development@academyoffriends.org

HIV/AIDS Donations: Levels of Underwriting

$300 - $499 Cameo Circle	1 Gala Ticket Invitations to underwriting parties Listing in the Gala invitation Listing in the Gala program A gift collection from our Corporate Sponsors
$500 - $999 Supporting Circle	1 Additional Gala Ticket (for a total of 2 tickets) plus... Invitations to underwriting parties Listing in the Gala invitation Listing in the Gala program A gift collection from our Corporate Sponsors
$1,000 - $1,499 Leading Circle	2 Additional Gala Tickets (for a total of 4 tickets) plus... Invitations to underwriting parties Listing in the Gala invitation Listing in the Gala program A gift collection from our Corporate Sponsors
$1,500 - $1,999 Director’s Circle	2 Additional VIP Gala Tickets (for a total of 4 VIP tickets) Ticket upgrade to "VIP Gala" status A special gift collection from our Corporate Sponsors Invitation to an exclusive underwriting party plus... Invitations to underwriting parties Listing in the Gala invitation Listing in the Gala program
$2,000 - $4,999 Producer’s Circle	2 Additional VIP Gala Tickets (for a total of 6 VIP tickets) 2 Additional tickets donated to the AOF Scholarship Fund in your name* Reserved parking at the Gala plus... A special gift collection from our Corporate Sponsors Invitation to an exclusive underwriting party Invitations to underwriting parties Listing in the Gala invitation Listing in the Gala program
$5,000 - $9,999 Legend’s Circle	2 Additional VIP Gala Tickets (for a total of 10 VIP tickets) 2 Additional tickets donated to the AOF Scholarship Fund in your name* (total of 4) A private dinner to kick off the week of the gala plus... Reserved parking at the Gala An exclusive gift collection from our Corporate Sponsors Invitations to exclusive underwriting parties Listing in the Gala invitation Listing in the Gala program
$10,000 and above Mogul Circle	10 Additional VIP Gala Tickets (for a total of 20 VIP tickets) 4 Additional tickets donated to the AOF Scholarship Fund in your name* (total of 8) A private dinner to kick off the week of the gala plus... Reserved parking at the Gala An exclusive gift collection from our Corporate Sponsors Invitations to exclusive underwriting parties Listing in the Gala invitation Listing in the Gala program

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We estimate that all but $50 of each gala ticket is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.

*(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
For donations of $1500 or more, 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 - through May 15, 2009, we'll divide your pledge into equal payments charged during the week of the 15th of each month. It's easy!

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS
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.

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 Ross Hayduk, Development Associate, at 415.995.9890 Ext. 201 or e-mail rhayduk@academyoffriends.org to learn more, or if you have any questions.