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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS &

ESTATE PLANNING

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Using Your Donor Advised Fund to Support Parks California

Giving to Parks California through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is an efficient and convenient way to support parks that are accessible, relevant, and welcoming for everyone. You can direct your DAF advisor to issue a gift to Parks California, or you can use the DAF Direct button below. For more information, contact Michael Bridges, Director of Development at mbridges@parkscalifornia.org

Estate Planning

You can make a meaningful, lasting change for future generations by creating a charitable giving plan with Parks California. Gifts created through estate planning offer you and your family potential tax savings and long-term benefits. Start here to learn the different gift options available to you.
Ways to give:
  • Bequest: In your will or living trust, you can specify a dollar amount to be gifted to Parks California.
  • Securities: You can donate stock to Parks California, which would be used at your direction.
  • Life Insurance or Retirement Plans: These funds can be designated to Parks California. Donating in this manner may reduce the income and estate tax burden for your heirs.
  • Click here for more information.
The options provided here are suggestions for further exploration. Any estate planning should be conducted in consultation with your lawyer or tax advisor.

For more information, contact Michael Bridges, Director of Development at mbridges@parkscalifornia.org

Milton Garcia

Staff Accountant

As Parks California’s Staff Accountant, Milton Garcia is responsible for all accounting activities related to the maintenance of the general ledger. He works closely with the entire team to help the organization succeed in strengthening its financial position and to successfully meet day-to-day operational goals.

Milton has a decade of experience in accounting dedicated to non-profit organizations, with a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Along with daily accounting tasks, Milton has experience with month-end close, financial reporting and audits. Prior to joining Parks California, he worked with several non-profit organizations, including the California Alumni Association, the Center for Global Education and ProNica (the latter two were based in Nicaragua). He likes hiking and capturing moments through photography.

Milton’s favorite state park is Mount Tamalpais State Park.

Rebecca Miller

Executive & Business Administrator

As the Executive & Business Administrator, Rebecca Miller works closely with all members of Parks California, including the President & CEO, and Board of Directors, to support administrative needs. Rebecca comes to Parks California with over 25 years of nonprofit operations and development experience. Her career path has resulted in a robust and varied skill set. In her prior roles she has been responsible for Executive and Board support, written and creative communications, marketing, fundraising, event planning, bookkeeping, database management and donor cultivation. She is especially adept at streamlining processes and implementing efficiencies.

In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys crafting and being in nature, namely spending time at the ocean and among the majestic California redwoods. Her favorite state park is McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.