your clients can make a gift and open a fund with us in A VARIETY OF WAYS.
While cash is the most common charitable donation, there are advantages to donating other assets to start or grow a fund. Many options can provide income during a donor’s lifetime or significant tax benefits — or both. See the benefits in our giving guide for professional advisors.
Types of Non-cash Gifts
Explore the following charitable options with your clients with these downloadable guides.
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Gifts of stock, appreciated stock or mutual funds can make an ideal charitable gift.
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Real estate can be used to create a significant charitable legacy. It is one of the most beneficial charitable gifts for both the donor and the nonprofit.
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Retirement assets can make excellent charitable gifts for both the donor and nonprofits and create a significant and lasting charitable legacy.
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Your client can incorporate giving into their business transition plan by donating privately held stock.
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Donating a life insurance policy to a donor advised fund (DAF) allows your clients to make a larger charitable gift than they ever thought possible.
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A charitable gift annuity is a way to make a significant charitable gift and receive a steady income stream in return.
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There is an easy way to use real estate to create a charitable legacy and simplify a client's estate at the same time. It’s called retained life estate.
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Gifts of virtual currency, such as bitcoin, dogecoin and other cryptocurrency, can be used to establish or grow a donor advised fund.
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