Ways to Give
Planned Giving
What is a Planned Gift?
A charitable planned gift is the result of careful and thoughtful planning for the distribution of one’s assets to charitable organizations. These gifts are commonly made from assets rather than from income and often involve a planning process utilizing wills and other estate planning documents. A good planned gift can afford the donor increased income and important tax benefits. Gifts of Cash
Making a donation of cash is as simple as writing a check or authorizing a charge on your credit card. From your standpoint, it's no fuss, no bother. Find out how Valley of the Sun United Way can put your contribution to work without delay.
Gifts of Securities
Stock that has increased in value is one of the most popular assets used for charitable giving, once it has been held for a minimum of a year. Making a gift of securities to us offers you the chance to help our organization while realizing many important benefits for yourself.
Gifts of Closely Held Stock
A donation of your closely held stock can be a fine way for you to make a sizable charitable contribution while realizing valuable tax benefits.
Gifts of Retirement Plan Assets
If you're like many Americans, your financial future will likely revolve around your retirement plan assets. To maximize the value of a retirement account, consider making a lifetime gift of its after-tax values to a tax-exempt deferred giving plan.
Gifts of Real Estate
Using real estate, such as your house, farm or commercial property, to fund a gift allows you to preserve your cash assets, receive significant tax and income advantages and make a larger charitable gift than anticipated.
Gifts of Life Insurance
Donating your life insurance could be a wonderful way to fulfill your desire to support our work. By making Valley of the Sun United Way the beneficiary of an existing policy, you make good use of your resources and expand your ability to make a significant gift.
Bequests
Learn how to help others and Valley of the Sun United Way by using one of the most popular and simple ways to make a gift.
Charitable Gift Annuities
Read more about how to make a donation and, in turn receive a fixed annuity payment each year for life.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
In the right circumstances, this plan can increase your income, reduce your taxes, unlock appreciated investments, rid you of investment worries and ultimately provide very important support.
Memorials and Endowments
Discover a powerful way to make a gift to us in your name or in the name of a loved one while realizing tax benefits for your kindness.
For more information on ways to give to United Way please contact our Planned Giving Dept at (229) 883 6700.
CHALLENGERS CLUB
In rural communities Southwest Georgia, leadership plays a critical role in ensuring our community grows strong and healthy. Serving our community for over 39 years, United Way of Southwest Georgia continues to take a leadership role by monitoring the most critical human care needs and focusing resources to address those needs efficiently and effectively.
United Way's Leadership Giving Society consists of more than 1,000 individuals who have set a standard in caring that is second to none. Through annual gifts of $500 or more, Leadership Givers help support more than 40 local, results-driven programs. For more information about United Way's Leadership Giving Society, contact staff at 229.883.6700 or leadergiver@unitedwayswga.org
United Way's Leadership Giving Levels:
Level Annual Gift
Friend $500 - $999
Sponsor $1,000 - $1,499
Patron $1,500 - $2,499
Sustainer $2,500 - $4,999
Benefactor $5,000 - $9,999
Tocqueville Society $10,000 – more
For little more than $19 per week, you change lives and improve the overall quality of life in Southwest Georgia. Whatever amount you choose to give, your gift is magnified and multiplied through United Way. Thank you for your generosity.
Alexis de Tocqueville Society
The Tocqueville Society
“As soon as individuals with a cause find each other out, they combine. From that moment, they are no longer isolated people, but a power seen from afar, whose actions serve for an example, and whose language is listened to.”
- Alexis de Tocqueville
The Tocqueville Society represents the collective caring power of individuals and families who make a personal investment of $10,000 or more annually to United Way of Southwest Georgia. Tocqueville members stand as strong symbols of support for initiatives and programs that improve lives while building a stronger, healthier, more vibrant community.
The Society includes different levels of commitment, with unique opportunities, including national recognition and a variety of social, networking, community and business-related events.
Tocqueville Society Staff Member Directory
For more information about the Tocqueville Society, or if you have questions regarding your current membership, please contact our Tocqueville Department at 229 883 6700 or tocqueville@unitedwayswga.org.
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