FAQ

• Why should I consider a planned gift to Saint Anselm College?

  Gifts are made for many different reasons. Often gifts are made.

  • To express gratitude for the education and formation you – or a parent, child or sibling - received on the Hilltop
  • To honor a loved one’s legacy and support
  • To ensure that Saint Anselm will remain a strong and vibrant place for students today and in the future
  • To help Saint Anselm provide the finest education to students, regardless of their financial means
  • To celebrate a special occasion, such as a class reunion or a milestone birthday or anniversary
• Can I direct how Saint Anselm College will use my gift?

  Most often the answer to this is “yes!” Many donors direct that their gifts be used to fund scholarships or programs, support specific academic departments, sustain special places such as the Geisel Library or the Grappone Humanities Institute, or remember a loved one. Please be sure to discuss this with your advisor and the college when you plan your gift.

• How will Saint Anselm College recognize my gift?

  Your current gift will be listed in the Annual Report of Donors in the year you make the gift. If your gift is a bequest commitment, or through life insurance, life-income plans, or lead trusts, you will become a permanent member of the Saint Anselm Legacy Society. Of course, we will also honor any requests for gifts to be anonymous.

• Can I create income with my gift?

  Yes! Saint Anselm College has many plans for Gifts that Pay You Income. You can also provide income for a child, a grandchild, a parent, or a friend. That income can increase cash flow now and/or during retirement, pay for a college education, provide income for aging parents, or perhaps assist a loved one with special needs. You can also provide current income to the college through a Charitable Lead Trust.

• I am unable to make a large current gift, but I'd still like to support Saint Anselm College in a more significant way in the future…

  An easy and low-cost way to make a gift to the college is to include it in your will or revocable trust. Gifts by Will are a major source of endowment support at Saint Anselm. Each individual legacy contributes to our financial strength and ability to meet the needs of our students and programs. If you have not already done so, please consider remembering Saint Anselm College in your will or trust. See our Bequest Language page for samples of how to do this. You can also name the college as a beneficiary of Life insurance, fixed or variable annuities, or Retirement Plan Benefits.

• What asset should I use to make my gift?

  While cash or a check is a simple way to make a gift, you might want to consider the following:

  Gift Type	Possible Benefits
  Check or credit card	Current income-tax deduction
  Appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds	Elimination or reduction of capital-gain tax Current income-tax deduction May generate income
  Transfer of residential, commercial, or undeveloped real estate	Elimination or reduction of capital-gain tax Income- and estate-tax savings May generate income Relief from management responsibilities
  Gift of an interest in closely held or family business stock	Reduce the cost of passing the business to heirs Income- and estate-tax savings May generate income
  Gifts of tangible personal property like art, books, or collectibles	A charitable income-tax deduction
  Make Saint Anselm College the owner and beneficiary of life insurance or annuities	Income- and estate-tax savings

   

Please contact the Gift Planning Office for more information.

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