Giving Opportunities

Remembering a loved one or a special person who has passed away is a wonderful tribute to include with your monetary gift. These gifts say so much about your regard and love. Memorials lift the spirit of families when they have lost a loved one. Flowers fade, but memorials and honorariums have a lasting quality that they will never forget. The person or family you designate will receive notification of your contribution (with no amount mentioned) and you will receive a receipt for your tax-deductible gift.

Honor a caregiver. This program recognizes team members who go above and beyond for our patients and their families. To recognize a staff member, these gifts carry the engagement of our mission on the highest quality care.

Types of planned gifts, include:

– Bequests

A bequest in your will is a very thoughtful and simple way to remember VNA. You may choose to designate VNA to receive a percentage of your estate, or a designated cash amount. VNA’s planned giving officer (without obligation) can help you prepare a thoughtful and clear accounting of your wants and wishes in regard to possible estate plan options that can then be discussed with your legal and/or financial counsel.

– Charitable Gift Annuities
– Charitable Remainder Trusts
– Life Insurance Beneficiary Designations

Consider donating a policy with cash surrender value that you no longer require for its original purpose. You may also have an employer-provided group life insurance policy — name VNA & Hospice as the beneficiary.

– Marketable Securities

This is a popular type of donation. There are advantages to giving publicly traded stocks, shares in mutual funds and certain other assets. Many securities may be worth much more than what you paid for them in past years. As appreciated property, they can be a very attractive charitable gift. Our nation’s tax laws offer special incentives that reduce taxation of capital gains for these gifts.