Appreciated securities are those securities that are worth more today than when they were acquired. 

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows individuals who are 70½ years old or older to donate up to $100,000 total to one or more charities directly from a taxable IRA instead of taking their required minimum distributions.

When you shop with AmazonSmile, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.

Note: Amazon Smile donations are not credited to your Stewardship pledge

In addition to the above, 

• IRA

• Beneficiary Designations

• Wills and Living Trusts

• Donor Advised Funds

• Stock Gifts