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Your support helps the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head (WACHH) bring outstanding speakers to our community, provide meaningful educational programs for students, and create opportunities for members to engage with the important international issues shaping our world. There are many ways to make a difference.
Credit card donations can be made using the blue buttons below. If you would rather write a check, contact Tracie Martucci at WACHH (843) 384-6758 to make arrangements.Individual Donations
Every gift matters. Donations of any amount are welcome throughout the year and help support the essential costs of delivering WACHH programs, including meeting space for discussion groups, staff, technology, our website, and other operational needs.
Make a DonationDistinguished Speaker Sponsorships
Help WACHH continue bringing exceptional voices in international affairs to Hilton Head.
The average cost of presenting one of our 12 Distinguished Speakers, including facilities, travel, and honorarium, is approximately $5,000. Members can help offset these costs through:
Sponsors receive recognition from the podium, on the WACHH website, and in our Annual Report.
Sponsor a Distinguished SpeakerSupport Our Student Programs
Help inspire the next generation of globally informed citizens.
Support the Student Program FundHeritage Classic Foundation Giving Opportunities
Gifts through this foundation provide added benefit--a 20% match
Heritage Champions Fore Charity
A gift of $1,000 or more through Heritage Champions Fore Charity provides an added benefit to WACHH: the Heritage Classic Foundation contributes an additional 20% to your donation.
Donate Through Heritage ChampionsBirdies for Charity
Support WACHH while enjoying the excitement of the RBC Heritage!
Through Birdies for Charity, donors may make a fixed contribution or pledge an amount tied to the birdies made during the tournament. The Heritage Classic Foundation adds 20% to eligible donations, increasing the impact of your gift.
Donate Through Birdies for CharityWhen donating through either Birdies for Charity or Heritage Champions, please select World Affairs Council Hilton Head from the Heritage Classic Foundation drop-down menu.
Heritage Classic Foundation guidelines stipulate that donors receive no tangible benefits in exchange for these contributions.
Global Speaker Fund
Each year, WACHH also presents two Global Speakers who travel internationally to Hilton Head. The cost is approximately $10,000 per speaker.
Contribute to the Global Speaker FundMonthly Giving
Make your support go further by becoming a monthly donor. Recurring gifts provide WACHH with a reliable, predictable source of support, helping us plan confidently and sustain high-quality programs throughout the year.
Even a modest monthly gift adds up, making this an easy and meaningful way to support WACHH’s mission year-round.
Set Up a Monthly DonationTax-Smart Ways to Give
There may be opportunities to support WACHH while also achieving your personal financial and charitable-giving objectives.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly from an eligible IRA to a qualified charitable organization. A properly structured QCD is generally excluded from taxable income and may also count toward an applicable Required Minimum Distribution.
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
For many current retirees, RMDs begin at age 73, although the applicable starting age can vary based on date of birth. If you are required to take an RMD, an eligible QCD may satisfy all or part of that requirement while supporting a charitable organization.
Because individual tax and financial circumstances vary, we encourage you to consult your financial advisor, tax professional, or IRA administrator before making a QCD or other tax-planned charitable gift.
Two WACHH partners have offered to serve as resources for members interested in learning more:
World Affairs Council of Hilton HeadOffice:19 Bow Circle Suite A1, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Mail: PO Box 22523, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925 843-384-6758 | execdirector@wachh.org |
