 St.
Vincent-St. Mary High School is grateful for the support of all our
donors. It is through your efforts that we have been able to remain
an educational leader in the greater Akron community. There are many
ways to make a donation to the Share the Vision Capital Campaign for
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Our Development office staff is
familiar with the various types of charitable gifts listed here and
is available to assist you. Because individual circumstances are different,
we also recommend you talk to your tax advisor and/or attorney.
Cash: A cash gift is the most common and easiest way to give. Cash gifts include checks, credit cards, electronic funds transfers (EFTs) and the like. Cash gifts may be made electronically using a credit card, debit card or Paypal account through our secure web site, by mail or by phone. Memorials and Tributes: Make your cash gift even more special by doing a memorial or tribute to a loved one or friend. If you wish, we will send a letter notifying the person or family that you are remembering/honoring them with a gift. Simply include this information on your mail-in gift form. Family Gift: Celebrate your family’s STVM history with one gift from all of you. Combine each member’s donation and present it to STVM on behalf of your entire family. Matching Gifts: Make your gift count – twice. Many companies generously match their employee’s charitable contributions, so check with your company to determine if STVM qualifies for a match. This benefit may also be offered to retirees, board members and employees’ spouses. If your company isn’t listed here yet, let’s add them to our team.
For a more extensive list of companies that will match your gift, contact the Development Office. Stock/Appreciated Securities: Gifts of stock or other appreciated securities, (mutual funds and certain bonds) held at least one year, are great ways to make larger gifts at less cost. Please contact the STVM Development Office directly for assistance. > PLANNED GIVING Bequest: By remembering STVM in your will or living trust, you can make a significant impact on children that lasts well beyond your lifetime. Bequests qualify for charitable estate tax deductions. IRA/Retirement Plan Beneficiary: Make STVM a beneficiary of an IRA or other retirement account. Simply add STVM to your list of beneficiaries and assign a percentage. Life Insurance: Like IRAs or other retirement plans, you can make STVM a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, in particular, policies that no longer are needed for your family’s benefit. In this case, you would make STVM an irrevocable beneficiary to “replace” charitable gifts you make in your estate. Or, you may choose to purchase a new policy with STVM as the beneficiary. For more information contact your insurance provider or the STVM Development Office. Other Options: There are other planned giving options available, such as charitable gift annuities, charitable lead trusts and charitable remainder trusts. We recommend you seek the advice of your tax advisor and/or attorney regarding these and other planned giving options. > SPECIAL EVENTS Host a special event: The STVM Development Department will work with you in creating a special gathering in support of the exciting developments that are part of our Capital Campaign. Share the Vision with us and with your friends. For special event guidelines, call the Development Office at 330-253-9113, ext. 42 or 1-888-GO2STVM (462-7886) or e-mail sharethevision@stvm.com. ©2005 St. Vincent-St. Mary High School |