• The number of shares and the name of the company. This letter should acknowledge the gift of stock, such as the name and number of shares.Application deadline: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 no later than pm. Deadline is firm and late applications will not be accepted. INSTRUCTIONS. 1. When acknowledging these donations, include the name of the donor, the number of shares, the name of the security, and the date when the transfer was completed. The easiest, quickest and most secure way to give to PBA is via credit card through our giving platform. Explore our online giving opportunities. Want to learn how to write and structure donor acknowledgment letters? Check out these tips and sample letters to make a greater impact. Please enclose a letter including the designation of your gift.