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BUILD we must!

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

You can mail a check made payable to BUILD to:

BUILD
P.O. Box 3316
Redwood City, CA 94064

Email us at gifts@build.org for information about electronic transfers or to donate stock or appreciated securities.

We recommend using our tax number when searching for us in your DAF’s directory: 943386695.  We will most likely be listed as “BUSINESSES UNITED IN INVESTING LENDING AND DEVELOPMENT” – not “BUILD”.  Please verify our tax id number to ensure you are giving to the correct organization.

 

If you have a DAF at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can use this secure link to a form that will pre-populate BUILD’s information on those portals.

You will likely see our Redwood City, CA address in your DAF directory, which is where our headquarters are located.  If you would like to direct your gift to a specific region, you can do so in the “designation” field.

We’re proud to accept donations of over 80 cryptocurrencies via our partnership with the Giving Block. Get instructions and our wallet address on our donate crypto landing page.

Your gift to BUILD could be matched dollar for dollar by your employer! Many companies support the causes their employees care about by matching donations or volunteer hours made by their employees or retirees. You can use our matching gift tool to get information about your employer’s matching gift program and find any forms or links you will need to use to submit for a match.

You can create your own fundraising campaign using BUILD’s crowdfunding platform here or you can start a Facebook fundraiser by clicking this link.  If you have any questions about fundraising on behalf of BUILD, email us at gifts@build.org.

You can mail a check made payable to BUILD to:

 

BUILD
P.O. Box 3316
Redwood City, CA 94064

Email us at gifts@build.org for information about electronic transfers or to donate stock or appreciated securities.

We recommend using our tax number when searching for us in your DAF’s directory: 943386695.  We will most likely be listed as “BUSINESSES UNITED IN INVESTING LENDING AND DEVELOPMENT” – not “BUILD”.  Please verify our tax id number to ensure you are giving to the correct organization.

If you have a DAF at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can use this secure link to a form that will pre-populate BUILD’s information on those portals.

 

You will likely see our Redwood City, CA address in your DAF directory, which is where our headquarters are located.  If you would like to direct your gift to a specific region, you can do so in the “designation” field.

Email us at gifts@build.org for information about electronic transfers or to donate stock or appreciated securities.

We’re proud to accept donations of over 80 cryptocurrencies via our partnership with the Giving Block. Get instructions and our wallet address on our donate crypto landing page.

Download a Sample of Our Curriculum

Fill out this form to receive a free sample of our curriculum and to receive occasional email updates on how to bring BUILD to your community.

VIDEO PREPARATION GUIDELINES

HOW TO RECORD

1. iPhone, iPad, Zoom and Loom are all choices of recording tools for their video presentation 
2. Record with both students and their presentation in view
3. Record horizontally for the best view of the students and their presentation
4. Follow Presentation Diagram to the Right

PRESENTATION TIPS.

- Make eye contact with the camera
- Notecards may be used as cue cards
•Pro Tip: Notecards should avoid having a full script
- Even when you are not speaking, don’t forget the camera is still recording!
•Be aware of your body language while you and your business partners are speaking
- Everyone has an opportunity to speak
- Professional dress is encouraged
- Practice makes perfect
•Practice how you will transition from each speaker
•Project your voice when you speak​

Follow positioning format Above

Download a Sample of Our Curriculum

Fill out this form to receive a free sample of our curriculum and to receive occasional email updates on how to bring BUILD to your community.