How to Make a Gift

There are many different ways of giving, and they exist to provide you as a donor with maximum flexibility in meeting your philanthropic goals while you help advance the College's priorities.

The list below outlines some of the more common ways you can make a gift. For more complete information or if you have questions, contact the Development Office at 800-238-5528.

• Outright Gifts provide immediate financial support. They are often gifts of cash or appreciated securities, and donors may qualify for a charitable tax deduction.
• Deferred Gifts, also called "planned gifts," are gifts that provide a means of future support for the College. The most common type of deferred gift is a bequest made through a donor's will.
• Unrestricted Gifts are gifts made with no specific designation of how they will be used. They provide the College maximum flexibility in addressing priority needs.
• Restricted Gifts are earmarked toward a particular purpose, such as scholarships or buildings.
• Capital Gifts are spent outright on College building projects or are endowed funds that provide long-term support and financial security.
• Endowment Gifts become part of the College endowment. A percentage of the interest from the gift is spent each year on operating needs, while the principal accrues interest and grows over time, providing long-term financial health.
• Gifts of Securities. Gettysburg works closely with several brokers to provide the College and donors with the highest level of service. These relationships enable us to record your gifts and put them to use as quickly as possible. Click here for a list of preferred brokers and instructions for making gifts.
• Corporate Matching Gifts are gifts made by your employer to match your personal gift to the College. A dollar-for-dollar match is common, but some companies contribute two or even three dollars for each dollar an employee gives. Click here to find out if your employer has a matching-gift program.

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