Ways of Giving
Outright Gifts
Outright gifts of cash, appreciated securities, or real estate generally provide a full tax deduction for the value of the gift and, in the case of appreciated securities or property, may also result in capital gains tax savings. Your gift will be put to work right away, giving your family and you the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your philanthropy. If you want to make a gift today, you can
- Send a check
- Make a pledge online, and we will bill you.
- Make a gift online using your credit card
- Transfer funds by wire
- Instruct your broker to transfer securities
Please call us at 1-800-899-7128 and we will be happy to discuss your giving options and provide simple instructions for your gift.
Periodic Gifts
If you want to make gifts over time, you can
- Set up regular gifts through automatic drafts or electronic funds transfer (EFT)
Print out an Authorization Agreement to begin monthly bank drafts. - Make a pledge online and we will bill you.
Life Income Gifts
Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Trusts enable you to make a gift now but receive income payments for life or a period of years. You generally receive a partial tax deduction in the year of the gift. If funded with appreciated securities or property, you may also be able to reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes. For more information, visit our Gift Planning Guide or contact our Gift Planning Specialist at 336-716-6031 or 1-800-899-7128 or email
Deferred Gifts
You can arrange for a gift to be made at a future date, generally through your will, living trust, IRA, or other retirement plan. Deferred gifts generally provide no current tax benefits but may reduce taxes paid by your estate and your heirs. We can help you decide what type of planned gift makes sense for you and work with you to make sure your gift is used as you wish. For more information, visit our Gift Planning Guide or contact our Gift Planning Specialist at 336-716-6031 or 1-800-899-7128 or email