• Planned Giving
• Workplace Giving
• Gifts of Stock
• Donate Your Vehicle

Planned Giving

• Will
  The simple insertion of a clause in your will assures that a lasting gift will be made to the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.  If you wish, the staff at the chapter can help you and your professional counsel with the suggested form of bequest.

• Revocable living trust
  Many people prefer to use a living trust as an alternative to, or in addition to, their will.  A clause similar to a will bequest will implement a charitable gift to the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.  A revocable living trust allows a gift of assets to be made now while retaining the right to retrieve those assets later if it becomes necessary.

• Life insurance gift
  Since almost everyone has some kind of life insurance, leaving a gift to the Alzheimer's Association is a simple way for you to make a difference.  You may make the gift with very little cost by asking your insurance professional to help you...
            • Change an existing policy to name the Georgia Chapter of the 
              Alzheimer's Association as owner and beneficiary.
            • Purchase a new policy and name the Georgia Chapter of the 
              Alzheimer's Association as owner and beneficiary. 
            • Designate the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association as 
              a beneficiary for a percentage of the policy proceeds.

• Charitable remainder trust
  You can take advantage of a gift vehicle known as a charitable remainder trust to provide income for yourself and your spouse for life, and still make a major gift to the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.  These trusts, particularly when they are funded with appreciated property, often provide donors increased income as well as favorable tax benefits.  For gifts in smaller amounts, a charitable gift annuity provides similar features and benefits.  The Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will be happy to provide additional information about these vehicles.

• Gift of current assets or appreciated securities
  A gift by check may be made outright or pledged over a period of up to five years to the Endowment Fund of the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.  Your gift of appreciated securities (stocks, mutual funds, and bonds) held more than one year is exempt from long-term capital gains taxes and, in most cases, enables you to obtain a charitable income tax deduction equal to the market value of the securities.

• Memorialize or honor a loved one
  All of the planned giving mechanisms listed above can include a loving tribute to a friend or loved one in whose memory or honor the gift is made.

Workplace Giving

Workplace giving is a simple and effective way for employees to support the Alzheimer's Association mission.  Your gift helps fund vital research, programs, and services.  No matter how small your contribution, your dollars add up to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Learn more about your options through:

• Community Health Charities and the Combined Federal Campaign
  The Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is a member of the Community Health Charities federation, the largest workplace giving campaign devoted to health.  If your employer participates in Community Health Charities campaigns, designate your contribution to the Alzheimer's Association.
  Federal employees can donate to the Alzheimer's Association through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).  Designate your contribution to the Alzheimer's Association, CFC ID # 0502.

• Corporate Giving Campaigns
  Support the Alzheimer's Association through your company's annual corporate giving campaign.  It is a convienent way to give your contribution through regular payroll deductions.

• United Way
  If your workplace participates in United Way campaign, you can designate your pledge to the Alzheimer's Association through United Way's Donor Choice Program.  Simply follow the instructions on your pledge card, or write in our name and address.

• Matching Gifts
  Participating in your company's matching gift program is a great way to double or triple your donation to the Alzheimer's Association.  Ask your human resources department for a matching gift form and mail it your local Alzheimer's Association office or you can fax it to 404.636.9768.

• Volunteer Match
  Your company may make a financial contribution in grants on behalf of the time you spend volunteering with the Georgia Chapter through a volunteer grants program. Contact your company's human resources department for workplace giving opportunities or contact Stacy Hester, Data Entry Coordinator, at 404.728.1181 or stacy.hester@alz.org.

Gifts of Stock

When you donate appreciated stock to the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter, you can receive significant potential tax benefits.  Gifts of stock may be transferred electronically to the Georgia Chapter securely an convienently.  First, please contact Dave Houston, Vice President of Development at 404.728.1181 so we can inform our broker that a transfer will be made.  Then, contact your broker to inform them that you would like to make a gift of stock to the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter.  Your broker will need the following information: Broker, Account Name, Account Number, and DTC Number.

Donate your Vehicle

Charity Motors is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping the underprivileged with transportation. When you donate your vehicle to Charity Motors, not only are you helping a needy person with a car, but you can also choose for the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter to receive the proceeds from the sale of your donated vehicle. In addition, your gift-in-kind donation is tax-deductible.

Charity Motors provides free towing service and accepts cars, trucks, motor homes, boats and motorcycles. Call Charity Motors (888.908.CARS) or visit their website (http://www.charitymotors.org/) when you are interested in donating your car.