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Gift Planning
Discover the Benefits of Giving Wisely
Did you know there are creative ways to support Northeastern University? Ways in which Northeastern, you and your loved ones all benefit at the same time?
Such giving techniques are called "planned gifts," because with thoughtful planning, you create win-win solutions for you and Northeastern. For example:
- You can make a gift that costs nothing during your lifetime.
- You can give stock and realize larger tax savings.
- You can get a monthly paycheck for life in return for your gift.
- You can donate your house, continue to live there, and get a tax break all at the same time.
Where to Begin?
- Identify Your Goals
- Discover Gifts Anyone Can Afford
- See How Gifts Can Pay You Income
- Explore Gifts That Protect Assets
Don’t Know Where to Begin?
Ask us questions, or play with Plan-a-Gift®, our online interactive gift planning tool!
Photo: Nancy and Samuel Altschuler, BA'58, have included Northeastern in their long-term financial planning.
Gifts at Work
Donald Kramer, BA'59, believes his Northeastern education has played a significant part in what he's accomplished over the years. In return, he wanted to make a meaningful gift that would ensure that today's students have the same opportunities. He partnered with Northeastern to create a planned gift that was a tax-smart way to meet charitable and estate planning goals. "By creating a planned gift at Northeastern, I avoid the double tax and put the funds to good use to help the university at minimal cost to me. It's win-win-win."
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