For the last 20 years, our donors have impacted nearly 50,000 students at 46 schools across Tanzania. Every life changed has been because of donors who knew that access to education, technology, and electricity could change the future students can create for themselves.
Keeping this work going for 20 years takes many kinds of generosity. If you have ever wondered what giving paths are available, this is your guide to the ways you can support Powering Potential.
Online Giving
Online giving is fast, secure, and works well for one-time gifts or recurring monthly support. You can make a gift by credit or debit card, or use PayPal on our donate page.
Mail a check
Donors can give by check made payable to Powering Potential Inc. and mailed to 157 Columbus Ave., 4th floor, New York, NY 10023. This remains a great option for donors who prefer traditional giving.
Give through GlobalGiving
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Donate stock
Powering Potential accepts gifts of publicly traded stock and says it has partnered with Stock Donator to make the process easier for donors. Donors who prefer a DTC transfer using a paper form can contact the organization directly for instructions.
For many donors, stock gifts can be an efficient way to make a larger contribution than they might otherwise make in cash. Donating appreciated stock directly can reduce capital gains exposure while increasing the amount available for charitable impact, depending on the donor’s circumstances.
Use employer matching
More than 26 million people work for companies with employee matching gift programs. You might too!
When available, employer matching can effectively multiply the value of a donor’s original gift at no additional personal cost.
Check whether your employer offers matching gift programs, including some programs for retirees.
Give through a donor-advised fund
A donor-advised fund is a practical way to support Powering Potential, especially for donors who already use a DAF as part of their giving strategy.
DAFs offer the convenience of centralizing their charitable giving in one place, and are also frequently paired with appreciated stock giving because they can simplify both timing and grant recommendations.
Give from an IRA
If you’re age 70 1/2 and older, an IRA qualified charitable distribution may be another way to support Powering Potential. You can make a charitable gift directly from retirement assets while also considering tax implications and required distribution rules.
Plan a legacy gift
You can support Powering Potential through a will, living trust, beneficiary designation, or other estate-planning vehicle. Carefully planned gifts can help future students gain access to power, technology, and educational opportunity.
Legacy giving can be especially meaningful for donors who want their values to endure beyond their lifetime or who want to honor a loved one through education-focused philanthropy. It can also complement annual giving rather than replace it.
Give through a family foundation
Family foundations have been a valuable part of Powering Potential’s history and remain an important option for donors who organize their philanthropy that way. A foundation gift can be a strong fit for donors who want to align family values, long-term strategy, and charitable impact.
Choose the path that fits you
The best giving path is the one that matches a donor’s goals, timeline, and financial circumstances.
Contributions create impact. From sustaining monthly internet connectivity to equipping entire labs and maintaining the infrastructure that keeps them running, your generosity opens doors for students who otherwise would have very few choices.
This information is not intended as financial or legal advice. Please consult your financial advisor or tax professional.