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Giving Makes a Difference for WellesleyGiving Makes a Difference for Wellesley

Some gifts provide tangible benefits that show up on a balance sheet. They can provide tax breaks or retirement security or personal recognition. But all gifts provide an intangible benefit: the satisfaction of giving back to a place that has given much to you. Your gift to Wellesley expresses gratitude to the College for having an impact on the life you now lead.



Anne Q. Spaulding '71  Do More for All:
Anne Q. Spaulding '71
"Even though planned giving is a part of my professional life as a financial planner, it wasn't until my 25th Reunion that I made it part of my personal plan. Now I can happily say I practice what I preach. This 25th Reunion gift and another one for my 30th helped my class reach their fund-raising goals, will help me in the future with retirement income, and eventually will give back to Wellesley. What a great way to do more for all!"

Anne Quisenberry Spaulding '71 is the National Development and Outreach Council Planned Giving Chair and Planned Giving Chair for the Class of 1971.





Howard Wilcox  In Wellesley's Capable Hands:
Howard Wilcox
"I like the idea that a small part of my retirement program is in Wellesley's capable hands. After 34 years of teaching here and after serving on many of the committees that oversee the College's finances, I know my deferred payment gift annuity will operate smoothly and reliably after I turn 68, when the income starts to flow to me. And I am happy the College will ultimately have the proceeds of my gift in the future."

Howard Wilcox is a Professor of Mathematics at Wellesley College.



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If you want to...

 then you can...

 and your benefits are...

make a quick, easy gift...

  

write a check...

  

an income tax deduction, and

  

an immediate gift to Wellesley College.


avoid capital gains tax...

  

contribute appreciated securities held for more than one year, or

  

donate real estate to Wellesley College.


  

a charitable tax deduction based on full, fair market value, and

  

elimination or reduction of capital gains tax.

defer a gift until after your lifetime...

  

put a bequest in your will...

  

an exemption from estate tax, and

  

full use of assets during your lifetime.


secure a fixed income for life, avoid market risks, and often increase income...

  

create a charitable gift annuity or

  

a charitable remainder trust...


  

tax relief and

  

increased future income.

reduce gift and estate taxes...

 

create a charitable lead trust to pay income to Wellesley College for a number of years...

  

lower taxes on assets passed to your family.



The Durant Society, named for Wellesley founders Henry Fowle and Pauline Durant, ensures that major donors to the College receive the recognition they deserve.




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