Ways to Give
Help a young person find their place in the outdoors.
Your gift connects youth with experienced mentors and meaningful, repeatable hunting, fishing, trapping and shooting opportunities.
More than a first outing. Beyond an introduction.
You are helping remove barriers and make ongoing outdoor mentorship possible for young people ages 10-22.
Give today
Choose a simple way to put your generosity into action.
One-time gifts
Give online, by check or by bank transfer to support youth mentorship where it is needed most.
Monthly & recurring giving
Give Them the Outdoors with a gift each month, quarter or year. Steady support keeps opportunities coming.
Major gifts & pledges
Make a lasting investment in mentorship, state expansion or a shared priority. Explore a multi-year pledge.
Tribute & memorial gifts
Honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone or remembers someone who shared their love for the outdoors.
Workplace & matching gifts
Give through payroll or ask whether your employer will match your donation to increase its impact.
Corporate & foundation support
Partner through grants, program sponsorships, event sponsorships or employee giving campaigns.
Give from your assets
Find a giving approach that fits your financial plans.
IRA gifts & RMDs
At age 70.5 or older, an eligible direct IRA gift (QCD) may satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD).
Explore IRA giving >
Stocks & mutual funds
Donate appreciated securities directly. Depending on your circumstances, a gift may offer tax advantages.
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Donor-advised funds
Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to support Outdoor Mentors today or over time.
Give through your DAF >
Real estate & other property
Explore a gift of land, a home, a vehicle, business interest or other assets. Contact us before arranging a transfer.
Discuss an asset gift >
Equipment & in-kind gifts
Offer needed outdoor gear, supplies, professional services or auction experiences. Coordinate with us first.
Discuss an in-kind gift >
Other giving opportunities
Have a different asset in mind, including cryptocurrency? Contact us to explore whether a gift can be accepted.
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Leave a legacy
Pass your love of the outdoors to the next generation.
Wills & living trusts
Include Outdoor Mentors in your will or trust with a specific amount, a percentage, or share your remaining estate.
Retirement beneficiaries
Name Outdoor Mentors as a beneficiary of an IRA, 401(k) or other retirement account through your plan provider.
Life insurance gifts
Explore naming Outdoor Mentors as a policy beneficiary or donating an existing policy, subject to review.
Bank & investment accounts
Ask your financial institution about naming Outdoor Mentors as a payable-on-death or transfer-on-death beneficiary.
Charitable trusts & life income
Work with your advisor to explore a charitable remainder or lead trust, or other giving arrangement suited to your goals.
Endowment & lasting support
Discuss a gift intended to provide support over time, including a possible endowed fund aligned with your wishes.
Your gift. Their next adventure
Let’s find the giving option that works for you. Connect with our development team.