Stock Monday + Giving Tuesday

November 26, 2024

The Holidays Are Here. It's Time to Give Back!

As the season of giving approaches, we invite you to support The Trail Conservancy (TTC) during our end-of-year giving campaigns. The Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail thrives thanks to donors like you—because TTC does not receive financial support through our agreement with the City of Austin.

Your gift helps protect and enhance this cherished community space, ensuring it remains:

A vibrant and inviting Trail experience for everyone.
An ecologically restored and resilient shoreline.
Accessible to all in our community.
A hub for health, well-being, and meaningful connections.

Stock Monday: Smart Giving, Big Impact

Monday, December 2 is Stock Monday, a day to consider one of the most effective ways to give back: donating stock.

Donating appreciated stock benefits you and the Butler Trail! It’s a high-impact, tax-savvy way to support TTC. When you transfer stock directly to us, you save money, give more, and maximize your impact—without additional cost to you.

Why donate stock?

Save on taxes. You avoid paying capital gains tax on appreciated assets.
Increase your giving power. Itemizing deductions lets you take a charitable deduction for the full donation amount.

How to give stock:

Consult your tax advisor for any restrictions.
Click here for gift delivery instructions.
To qualify for your 2024 tax return, stock gifts must be received by December 31, 2024.

Make a difference in our community while enjoying financial benefits—this is smart giving at its best!

Giving Tuesday: Double Your Impact

Tuesday, December 3 is Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity. Let’s come together to give back to the Trail that gives us so much.

This year, thanks to the generosity of TTC board members Andy Austin & Cindy Stewart and Terry Shaikh and Tara Shaikh, all donations up to $11,000 will be matched! That means your gift will go twice as far in:

Protecting the Trail.
Enhancing accessibility and ecological restoration.
Supporting community programs.

Every gift counts—big or small. Whether it’s your time, talents, or treasures, your support ensures the Butler Trail remains a place for everyone to enjoy.