Ways to Give

Through the ministries of education, healthcare, spirituality, pastoral and social services, the Daughters of Wisdom have and continue to make a difference in the lives of others. For over a century in the U.S. and over 300 years worldwide, Daughters of Wisdom have ministered to God’s people.

All who support the Mission of the Daughters of Wisdom through donations of their time and/or their treasure are part of our Wisdom family. Every gift has an impact on others and, like a drop of rain in a river, each gift creates a thousand widening circles. 

There are a variety of ways to give to help advance the mission of the Daughters of Wisdom. Listed below are the most common ways in which our benefactors and donors make financial donations.

Cash Donations

Cash donations provide immediate assistance through the fund/program of your choice (See “How You Can Help” in drop-down box under “Donate Now”.)  To make a donation by check, simply make checks payable to “Daughters of Wisdom” and mail them to the attention of our Development Office at:

Daughters of Wisdom
385 Ocean Avenue
Islip, New York 11751 

Online Donations

We can accept credit card donations from your Visa or Mastercard. You can also arrange to have donations automatically deducted from your checking account if you choose. To make a donation online, just follow these four easy steps:

 Step 1:    Click on DONATE NOW at the top of your screen.

  Step 2:   A new window will open and you will have a choice of four topics under the subject DONATE NOW.

 Step 3:    Click on:  DONATE ONLINE NOW. Another new window will open up and you can follow the prompts to fill in the required information. 
  

Memorial Donations

A wonderful way to honor a person is to make a Memorial donation to the Daughters of Wisdom in the name of a friend, a special person in your life, or a loved one. For more information, please contact one of the following people:

Rosalie Mullane
Development Associate
631-277-2660, Ext. 17

Gifts of Appreciated Stock

The Daughters of Wisdom accept gifts of stocks, bonds or mutual funds. This type of gift can provide the donor tax savings on capital gains as well as an income tax reduction. Of course, before giving such gifts, you should first consult with your attorney and/or financial advisor. For more information on making gifts of appreciated stock, please contact our Development Associate, Rosalie Mullane. 

Bequests

A bequest is a gift made through an individual’s will and is a time-honored way to make a difference in the lives of others well into the future. You can include the Daughters of Wisdom in your will and make a bequest in several different ways. For sample wording and/ or naming opportunities, please contact our Development Director. As with gifts of stock, please consult with your attorney and/or financial advisor before making a bequest.