Planned Giving

Legal Language For Charitable Bequests

September 2, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Unrestricted Bequest “I give devise and bequest to (organization name) , (state: ” % of my estate”, “the sum of _____” or “the residue…

8 Ways to Make a Planned Gift

September 2, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. 1.  Will or Trust Gifts from one’s will or revocable trusts constitute a majority of planned gifts. A donor can make a charitable bequest by…

Planned Giving – Location of Assets Form

August 31, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. This is a helpful form to give your planned giving donors to assist them with estate planning. The Location of Assets Form includes two…

How to Identify Planned Gift Prospects

August 26, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. How do you identify individuals that might be interested in making a planned gift to your organization?  You need a systematic method of identifying…

Encouraging Gifts of Stock

August 19, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed.   Sample Language for Encouraging Gifts of Stock How to Give Stock Gifts of appreciated stock have significant tax advantages to the donor and…

9 Ways to Reduce Taxes and Make a Gift

August 19, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Here are 9 ways to reduce taxes and make a gift.  This language is great for planned giving brochures. 1.  GIFTS OF CASH: If…

Campaign Pledge Form

August 13, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed.   Campaign Pledge Form View or Download Form in PDF or Word format   Want more articles like this delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up for…