Thank you for considering a gift to Redwood Day! Below you will find a number of ways to give. If you have any questions regarding the information below, please don’t hesitate to contact our Advancement Department at advancement@rdschool.org.

To GIVE NOW, please click on the GIVE NOW button.

To PLEDGE NOW and pay later, please click on the PLEDGE NOW button.


Other Ways to Give:

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  • Gifts by Check

    Checks should be made out to Redwood Day and dropped off at the Front Office or mailed to:
    Redwood Day
    3245 Sheffield Ave
    Oakland, CA 94602
  • Gifts of Stock

    A charitable gift of long-term appreciated securities can provide a double benefit—an immediate income-tax deduction for the full fair-market value of the securities and the avoidance of capital-gain tax.
    There are two documents (both located in the Downloads section of this page) needed for the stock transfer. Please fill out both forms and submit the Stock Donation Broker Form to your broker and The Stock Donation Advancement form to the Advancement office (via email or drop off at the front desk) before initiating any securities gift. If you have any questions please contact Daphne Banash, Data Manager, at dbanash@rdschool.org.
  • In-Kind Donations

    If you are interested in donating goods or services to Redwood Day, please contact Daphne Banash, Data Manager, at dbanash@rdschool.org.
  • IRA qualified charitable distribution (QCD)

    You may also be able to make a gift to Redwood Day with a “qualified charitable distribution” or “IRA charitable rollover” from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and take advantage of tax savings. If you are of the age to qualify, amounts distributed as a QCD can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distribution for the year, up to $100,000 and the QCD may be excluded from your taxable income. Please contact your tax advisor for more information.
  • Planned Giving

    Build an ongoing legacy by including Redwood Day in your financial planning. Planned giving vehicles such as gift annuities or remainder trusts can help minimize taxes and maximize your annual income, while generating income for the School. Many families also choose to make charitable gifts in their estate plans through a bequest or by naming Redwood Day as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account. To discuss your gift, please contact the Advancement Department.
  • Wire Transfer

    To wire funds to Redwood Day, please 1) download and complete the "Wiring Instructions" form in the downloads section (located on the right side of this page, under the staff contact info) and send it to your banker or financial advisor. 2) Please email advancement@rdschool.org with your name, address, transferring bank, and amount of transfer so we can ensure your gift is designated correctly.

Matching Gifts

Double Your Impact!

Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Some even provide matching funds for employee volunteer hours. The impact of your gift to Redwood Day may be doubled or possibly tripled!

To find out if your company will match gifts to Redwood Day, please enter your employer's name below:

If your company participates in matching gift programs, please do the following:

  • contact your HR Department to initiate the match and,
  • notify the Advancement Department of the company and amount.
If you do not find your employer through this search, please check with your company to see if it offers a matching gift program that will match your gift or volunteer hours to Redwood Day.

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  • Photo of Katie Steele

    Katie Steele 

    Director of Advancement
    510.534.0800 x236
  • Photo of Nicole Naffaa

    Nicole Naffaa 

    Associate Director of Advancement
    510.534.0804 x284
  • Photo of Daphne B

    Daphne 

    Data Manager
The Annual Fund Giving Circles recognize our community’s generosity. Invitations to donor appreciation events begin at the $2,000 level.

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  • Investor Circle

    $20,000 and above
  • Visionary Circle

    $10,000 and above
  • Innovator Circle

    $5,000- $9,999
  • Leadership Circle

    $2,000- $4,999
  • Collaborator Circle

    $1,000- $1,999
  • Enthusiast Circle

    $500- $999
  • Community Circle

    $499 and below
Redwood Day is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation. For tax purposes, our tax identification number is 94-2289521. Your gifts may be deductible for income tax purposes. Please consult a qualified tax professional for more information.