Whatever the cost of our libraries,
Join us in carrying the CommonSpark.
For over a century, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has sparked opportunity, connection, innovation, understanding and much more. As we plan and build for the next generation, we invite you to consider a gift to the CommonSpark, igniting change within your Charlotte Mecklenburg Library system.
Thank you for your confidence, enthusiasm and generous support.
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Payment Methods
Credit Card
Give using your credit card through the secure online giving form, or by calling Teleia White at 704-416-0803.
Check
Make checks payable to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation and mail to:
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation
300 East Seventh Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Stock and Securities
When you donate stock to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation, you may realize tax benefits, which result in a larger gift at a lower cost to you. That’s why a gift of appreciated securities may provide one of the best ways for you to support our Library.
Gifts of securities may be wire transferred from your bank or brokerage account to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation account at Truist Investments. Please ask your broker to provide the transfer agents with your name so we can identify and acknowledge your gift.
FBO: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation
Account Number: WA8029978
DTC: #0226 clearing through National Financial Services, LLC
To donate stock, please contact your stockbroker or Foundation staff. For more information, please contact Teleia White at 704-416-0803 or twhite@cmlibrary.org.
Corporate and Foundation Support
Partnering with the Library Foundation is an excellent way for your organization to make a lasting difference during The CommonSpark campaign.
To learn more about how your company can support the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation through foundation grants, corporate sponsorship, or employee volunteer opportunities, please contact Teleia White at 704-416-0803 or twhite@cmlibrary.org.
Collective Giving
The CommonSpark campaign will honor collective gifts from individuals or organizations that have a shared goal. Collective gifts can be designated towards the new Main Library or an endowed fund. For more information, please contact Teleia White at 704-416-0803 or twhite@cmlibrary.org.
Gift in Honor
The CommonSpark campaign includes special opportunities to honor a loved one through a named space or a named endowed fund. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this further. Please contact Teleia White at 704-416-0803 or twhite@cmlibrary.org.
Fundraise for Us
All gifts are included in The CommonSpark campaign. Participating in or holding a fundraiser for us is an easy way to participate in the campaign.
Personal or Business Fundraiser
Support for the Library comes in many forms, and creative Library supporters have new ideas every day. If you are interested in holding a personal or business fundraiser for the Library and need a unique donation link or other supporting materials, please contact us to discuss your idea and identify how we can help. We are grateful for your investment and your enthusiasm, and we look forward to working together to support the community we share.
Facebook Fundraisers
Many supporters find Facebook and other social media platforms a convenient way to share a fundraising campaign. If you host a Facebook fundraiser, please let us know so we can follow up appropriately and contact you if there are any questions. Set up a Facebook fundraiser here.
Target Circle
Target customers enrolled in the Target Circle loyalty program receive special discounts and earn votes with every purchase. Log into Target Circle to cast your vote for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation, and Target will donate a percentage of purchases to us.
Contact us by email: twhite@cmlibrary.org
Contact us by phone: 704-416-0803
Give Over Time
Planned Giving
Planned gifts, including bequests and life income gifts, are designed to help you meet your financial and charitable goals while supporting The CommonSpark campaign.
Anyone can leave a legacy gift of any size, and there are simple ways to do it. We’d welcome the opportunity to work with you to create a structure that suits your passions, and works within your overall estate plans.
Inquiries will be handled confidentially and place you under no obligation. To learn more about planned giving, please contact Karen Beach at 704-416-0802 or kbeach@cmlibrary.org.
Multi-Year Pledges
By spreading a donation over time, you can make a larger gift at your own pace, allowing a potentially greater impact on the Library. Some donors make multi-year pledges, often over five years or less.
Multi-year pledges often provide an additional opportunity for recognition through a named space in the new Main Library or a named endowed fund. For more information about making a multi-year pledge, please contact Teleia White at 704-416-0803 or twhite@cmlibrary.org.
Note: Open the pledge form in Acrobat to complete.
Monthly Giving
A recurring gift is an easy, automatic way to give according to your budget and schedule. Recurring gifts are customizable for donors and help ensure a stable source of funding for The CommonSpark campaign. Simply choose “monthly” when you give online.
Donor Recognition
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation will honor significant gifts through naming opportunities within the new Main Library or endowed funds. All gifts to The CommonSpark campaign will be recognized in a cumulative campaign honor roll.
The Carnegie Circle recognizes the annual generosity of donors who make a gift of $1,000 or more.
The Dewey Circle honors donors who include the Library Foundation in their trust or estate gifts. The Dewey Circle recognizes the vital role planned giving donors play in sustaining the Library for generations to come.