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Every community has its leaders who
generously donate their time, talent and financial resources
to human service organizations, civic groups, education and
the arts. These individuals provide a foundation of
strength upon which our community has been able to grow,
thrive and respond to the needs of our residents.
In 1997
several local community leaders established the United Way’s “Leadership in Giving” program with the
belief that leading by example would inspire friends, peers
and associates to step forward to make a difference.
Since
then, “Leadership in Giving” has continued to grow,
significantly strengthening our community by increasing the
ability of United Way funded agencies to provide needed
services.
As
government funding declines, local needs will, without a
doubt, continue to increase. However, through the commitment
and generosity of individuals like you, our community will
be able to offer a quality of life for our families,
friends, neighbors and employees that we can all be proud
of.
If you are
currently a Leadership Giver, a sincere thanks goes out to
you on behalf of thousands of local recipients. If you are
not a Leadership Giver, please consider a gift today.
Leadership In Giving Levels
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Alexis de Tocqueville |
$10,000 + |
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Platinum |
$5,000 - $9,999 |
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Gold |
$2,500 - $4,999 |
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Silver |
$1,000 - $2,499 |
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Bronze |
$500
- $999 |
Combined
family gifts qualify at leadership levels. For companies
that offer payroll deduction, we will send them a photocopy
of your pledge card for processing.
Save Money …
With Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Many
donors find themselves with appreciated stock that will
generate significant capital gains taxes if sold. Annual
dividends may be modest or low. By donating such stock
outright to the United Way, donors may be able to donate
with less net cost. To calculate your potential savings go
to:
http://stock.unitedway.org
Remember United Way…
in Your Estate Planning & Wills
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Distribute your property as you choose
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Appoint your own executor
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Minimize certain estate costs
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Suggest a guardian for any surviving minor children
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Provide for trusts
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Exercise testamentary powers of appointment
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Provide for your favorite charity
Remember
Loved Ones…
With a Memorial Gift
Memorials
will be recognized annually in our Leadership in Giving
insert.
If you
would like to make a difference in the lives of others and
join at this level please fill out the pledge
form and mail it along with your check to United Way of
Douglas & Pope Counties, PO Box 1148, Alexandria MN 56308
or you may call us at 320-763-4840.
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