Discover the Benefits of Giving Wisely
Many donors would like to make a significant philanthropic impact but don't always have the financial wherewithal to make an outright gift.
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Judy Stapelmann earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in biology at UC Santa Barbara. She went on to teach biology and ecology at Ventura College, Glendale College, and Santa Barbara City College.
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Gifts that allow our donors to further their philanthropic vision
while providing guaranteed income in retirement are in high demand.
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Harvey Schechter '47 and his wife Hope have been strong advocates of UC Santa Barbara for many years.
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The Sandlers realized that they could help the next generation of leaders.
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Your gift can make a profound difference not only to the University but also to you.
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He realized he could increase his retirement income and tax benefits while making a significant charitable gift to the University.
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Make a gift that costs nothing during your lifetime.
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Have you ever wished you could support UC Santa Barbara and improve your financial security at the same time?
Well you can. At UC Santa Barbara, we call it Creative Giving.
In fact, just one “creative gift” can return an immediate tax deduction to you, plus lifetime income for you and a loved one, plus long-term financial support to UC Santa Barbara.
That's right… you benefit, your loved ones benefit, and UC Santa Barbara benefits. If that isn't creativity, we'd like to know what is.
How is this possible? By taking advantage of incentives the IRS provides, we can craft a gift that delivers exactly the benefits to us, and to you, that you have been looking for.
Financial advisors call these creative techniques “planned gifts,” because with thoughtful planning, you can turn personal giving challenges into win-win solutions for you and for us.
So whether you want to make a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime, or a gift that gives you guaranteed income for life, this website is where you’ll find out how to make it happen.
Where to Begin?
First, keep reminding yourself that you don’t have to be wealthy to make a significant gift to UC Santa Barbara.
Second, begin browsing through Gifts Anyone Can Afford. You will be pleased at the opportunities that abound.
