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Support Citizen Diplomacy

Powering individuals, communities, and nations to build trust and advance peace and prosperity through international exchange.

Help us meet our fundraising goal for the end of September 2026!

Donate today to help Global Ties U.S. support communities across the country leading citizen diplomacy – making lasting connections with people from around the world through exchange programs and delivering results for the U.S. economy and our national security. 

Stronger communities. Stronger alliances. Diplomacy Begins Here.

Global Ties U.S. is a registered 501(c)3 organization (Tax ID #52-0848094). You can also support our work by mailing a check to 1000 Vermont Ave. NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.

Where to Give

Where Needed Most

Unrestricted gifts provide valuable flexible funding and directly support our mission to build trust and advance peace and prosperity through international exchange.

Support Global Ties U.S. by giving where needed most 

Emerging Leaders group photo at the Swiss Embassy

Emerging Leaders Program

Help prepare the next generation of young people for careers in international exchange and public diplomacy.

Support the Emerging Leaders Program

Other Ways to Give

Remembering Global Ties U.S. in Your Will or Trust 

The Gold Star Legacy Circle honors individuals who have made an enduring impact by including Global Ties U.S. in their will, retirement, or estate plans. If you would like to join our Legacy Circle’s ranks, you can learn more HERE.

Thank You

The Citizen Diplomat Society honors individuals who have made an extraordinary impact on the mission of Global Ties U.S. through lifetime contributions of $20,000 or more, or contributions of any amount for 15+ years.

Make a Gift from Your Investments

A qualified charitable distribution, or QCD, is an otherwise taxable distribution from an IRA that is paid directly from the IRA to a qualified charity. Donors who are over 70 ½ years of age may use QCDs to satisfy all or part of their required minimum distribution. 

Looking to give through your Thrift Savings Plan? QCDs can only be made from an IRA. To donate retirement assets in a TSP, 401(k) or other vehicles, you must first roll those funds over into a qualified IRA. To donate to Global Ties U.S. from your IRA, instruct the custodian of your IRA to make a distribution directly to Global Ties U.S. (your IRA custodians may send the QCD check directly to Global Ties U.S., or send you a check made payable to Global Ties U.S.). Request forms for two popular IRA custodians, Schwab and Fidelity, are linked below. State laws regarding charitable deductions vary. Consult an advisor. 

Charles Schwab QCD Request Form

Fidelity QCD Request Form (online or by mail)