Gifts Now and Planned Gifts for the Future

You undoubtedly give to NOLS because you believe in the school’s mission, but there are benefits for you in charitable giving, too.

There are many ways you can support NOLS. Read on to see which gift might fit your situation. Click on any of the links to learn more, and please contact us if you want more detailed information. In all cases, we urge you to consult your legal and financial advisors.

Gifts Now

• Read about the tax-saving advantages of cash gifts (pdf) and make a gift today.
  
• NOLS accepts gifts of stock (pdf)
  
• Employer matched gifts (pdf)
  
• Gifts of property—Often a tax-wise way to donate.
  Gifts of securities, real estate or personal property (pdf)
  Closely-held securities (pdf)

Planned Gifts for the Future

• Life income gifts—Donate to NOLS, but keep or increase the income from your assets.
  Charitable remainder trusts (pdf)
  Charitable gift annuities (pdf)
  
• Charitable lead trusts (pdf) - A valuable and often-overlooked tool for individuals with sizeable estates.
  
• Retirement plans (pdf) - Naming NOLS as a beneficiary is a tax-smart way to donate.
  
• Life Insurance (pdf) - Using life insurance to fund a gift to NOLS is often a way for donors of modest means to make a major gift to the school.
  
• Bequests - One of the simplest, most powerful ways to support NOLS.
  Create a lasting legacy in support of wilderness and leadership education. (pdf)
  Download sample bequest language. (pdf)
  
• The NOLS Summit Team (pdf) - Join our recognition society for donors who include NOLS in their will or other long-term giving plans.

Contact us with your questions.