Strategic Giving
Strategic Giving
Save on Taxes, Maximize Your Impact
Strategic giving allows you to support the mission of Life Choices while also maximizing tax-
smart charitable opportunities for you and your family. Whether you are planning for the future
or looking for a meaningful way to give today, there are several flexible options that may align
with your financial goals.
Your generosity helps provide compassionate care, life-affirming support, parenting resources,
and hope to women and families in our community.
Giving Options
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
A donor-advised fund is one of the simplest and most flexible ways to support Life Choices. You
may recommend grants to Life Choices from your existing DAF while potentially receiving
immediate tax benefits when contributions are made to the fund.
DAFs can also help simplify charitable giving by allowing you to support multiple organizations
from one charitable account.
To recommend a grant to Life Choices, contact your DAF administrator or reach out to us
for assistance.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a tax-wise gift directly from your IRA to
Life Choices through a Qualified Charitable Distribution.
QCDs may:
- satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD),
- reduce taxable income,
- and allow you to support the mission of Life Choices in a meaningful way.
Please consult your financial or tax advisor to determine whether a QCD is appropriate for your
situation.
Stock Gifts & Appreciated Assets
Donating appreciated stock or other assets directly to Life Choices may provide significant tax
advantages while increasing your impact.
By giving appreciated assets you may be able to:
- avoid capital gains taxes,
- receive a charitable income tax deduction if you itemize,
- and make a larger gift than might otherwise be possible with cash.
Gifts of publicly traded stock are easy to facilitate, and our team would be happy to assist you
through the process.
Bequests & Legacy Giving
One of the simplest ways to leave a lasting legacy is by including Life Choices in your will or
trust.
A bequest may be:
- a specific dollar amount,
- a percentage of your estate,
- or a residual gift after other provisions are fulfilled.
Legacy gifts help ensure that future generations continue to receive compassionate support and
life-affirming care for years to come.
If you have already included Life Choices in your estate plans, we would love the opportunity to
thank you.
Have Another Giving Idea?
We understand that every donor’s situation is unique. If you are considering another type of
strategic gift, have questions about giving options, or would simply like more information, we
would be honored to connect with you.