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Deferred (Planned) Gifts
Deferred or planned gifts are most often larger in size than outright gifts, are often made from the donors assets and require some planning by the donor and his/her financial or legal advisors. These gifts may be made during the donor's lifetime or after they have died. Planned gifts are made to ensure the best interests of the donor, his/her family and his/her financial and estate plan, as well as the charity, are kept in mind.
Bequests
 Bequests are encouraged as one of the simplest ways to make a larger gift to Selections than one might be able to make during one's lifetime.
 As they near retirement, many individuals discover they have assets in excess of what their families and loved ones now require. Individuals who have supported Selections during their lifetime can make a gift to Selections in their will and feel confident that their support will continue even after they are gone.
Sample bequest language is available to individuals and lawyers.
Life Insurance
There are various methods by which a life insurance policy may be contributed to Selections.
 A donor may assign to Selections ownership of a paid-up policy that names Selections as beneficiary. The donor receives a charitable tax receipt for the current cash surrender value of the policy at the time the gift is made.
 A donor may assign to Selections ownership of a life insurance policy that names Selections as beneficiary on which premiums remain to be paid. The donor receives a charitable tax receipt for the cash surrender value of the policy and an annual receipt for the premiums for as long as the donor continues to pay them.
 A donor may name Selections as a primary or successor beneficiary of the proceeds. A charitable tax receipt will be issued for the value of the death benefit received that may be used to offset other taxes in the year of death.
Gifts of publicly traded securities and mutual funds
Special tax savings are available for donors who make gifts of publicly traded securities and units/shares in mutual funds that have appreciated in value. In order to receive these special tax savings, donors must donate the actual securities or shares (not sell them and donate the cash value).
Gifts "in-kind" of publicly traded securities:
 You are NOT required to pay tax on the capital gain that results from the gift
 You DO receive a donation receipt for the fair market value of the securities on the day Selections receives them
 This gift may cost you less than you think.
Other deferred gifts
 There are a multitude of other gifts that Selections may accept to support its vision and mission, including charitable remainder trusts and reinsured charitable annuities. You are encouraged to begin these discussions with your professional advisor.
For more information please contact:
Margaret Teasdale
Executive Director
Selections Career Support Services
Phone: (780) 461-5270
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