Support Us - Ways to Give

Become a Member of River Network

As a Member of River Network, you will be joining a nationwide movement to help people understand, protect and restore America's rivers and their watersheds.

Take Advantage of River Network's Monthly Giving Plan

As a Member of River Network, you can enjoy the convenience of dividing your annual gift(s) into 12 installments automatically deducted each month from your personal checking or savings accounts.

Consider making a Major Gift or Bequest to The River Legacy Fund

In 2005, River Network established the River Legacy Fund in which up to 5% of the corpus may be distributed at the end of each fiscal year, with half of this sum to be utilized as support for River Network Partners and the other half to be used to support River Network programs. A major gift or bequest to the River Legacy Fund is an investment in healthy rivers, lakes and streams for generations to come. The River Legacy Fund is being built by donors wishing to make a long-lasting contribution to river conservation and watershed protection.

Gifts of Stock

Giving a gift of appreciated stock makes "cents" for you and for River Network. Say one of your stock investments has grown from $15 to $75 a share over the past few years. If you asked your broker to sell the stock, you would owe tax on the $60 of appreciation. However, if you made a gift of the stock to River Network, you would avoid the appreciation tax and receive, instead, an income tax charitable deduction on the full value of the stock. Because River Network is a qualified, charitable organization, we can immediately sell the stock and avoid any tax on the appreciation.

Gifts of Real Estate

A gift of real estate, whether it is a vacation home, primary residence or land, can go a long way in helping to protect rivers. Real estate giving is virtually no pain and no capital gain.

Planned Giving

Through a planned gift, you can leave a lasting legacy and help future generations protect and restore America's rivers. To find out more about River Network's Angel Society, click here.

Workplace Giving

You may be able to donate to River Network at your workplace. River Network participates in the Combined Federal Campaign, and is a member of both the Conservation & Preservation Charities of America and the Earth Share of Oregon. Many major corporations will match the charitable giving of their employees. Check with your employer and double or triple the value of your support!

Become a Corporate Clean Water Champion

Your company can become a Corporate Clean Water Champion by contributing $1,000 or more to River Network and supporting a community-based approach to river conservation.

Volunteer

River Network has volunteer opportunities available. Expand your skills, learn about river conservation techniques and help in the effort to protect and restore our rivers and watersheds.