Ways to Give

Invest in a way that feels right to you.

Make a One-Time Donation

Whether it’s $50 to cover the cost of gas and a meal for a scholar who attends required programming, or $2,500-$4,500 to cover that scholar’s entire cohort membership, every little bit helps!

Join the Champions Circle

The Champions Circle consists of individuals who are leaders. They invest in single-parent students. Their belief creates economic mobility, college success, and generational change. This group also knows that this investment plays a role in making higher education more equitable, ensuring the racial, ethnic, and gender gaps are closed.

Attend (or Sponsor) an Event

Raise The Barr’s 10th Anniversary is coming up! RTB will be hosting two BIG events, one in Los Angeles and one in the Twin Cities, to commemorate this milestone. Join us in celebrating a decade of success as we prepare to create another decade of opportunity and economic mobility for single-parent students. 

If you’re interested in sponsoring the event and putting your brand in front of affluent individuals, inquire here. 

Donate Stocks and Other Appreciated Assets 

When you donate appreciated securities, you are able to deduct the full fair market value of the asset from your taxes, rather than just the cost you originally paid. Additionally, you avoid paying capital gains tax on the increased value of the asset, allowing more of your gift to directly support our cause. In essence, you can make a larger donation at a smaller cost to you. It’s a win-win situation that allows you to make an even bigger difference in the lives of single-parent students.  

Contact Brian Zirbel at brian@raisethebarr.org to inquire about donating stocks and other appreciated assets.

No matter the method, every gift you give makes a profound difference. We deeply appreciate your continued support and dedication to our mission. Together, we can continue to empower single parents and their families, transforming lives one degree at a time.

Contribute from Your Donor Advised Fund

Many of our donors have found value in shifting their method of giving from cash gifts to distributing their contributions out of their Donor Advised Fund (DAF). This method of giving offers a variety of benefits, including immediate tax deductions, simplicity in record-keeping, and the opportunity to grow your funds tax-free over time. 

By giving a recurring gift through your DAF, you are also able to make a larger impact over a longer period of time. Your gift could provide single parents with the resources they need to pursue their education, break the cycle of poverty, and provide a better future for their children.