{"id":41605,"date":"2026-03-13T13:31:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T17:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&#038;p=41605"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:25:00","slug":"creative-ways-to-give-2026","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/creative-ways-to-give-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Ways to Give: Aligning Your Legacy with Your Values"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ experience is defined by a &#8220;commitment to responsible stewardship of the wider world.&#8221; As alumni, your support ensures that the college remains a &#8220;model of the liberal arts,&#8221; fostering the next generation of leaders and scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ community look for ways to deepen their impact in ways that align with their personal financial goals. <strong>Creative Ways to Give<\/strong> is an invitation to explore how different assets can be used to sustain the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ mission. Through stories of fellow Bobcats, we will discuss how thoughtful planning can transform assets\u2014such as appreciated securities, retirement accounts, or real estate\u2014into lasting opportunities for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We invite you to join the Gift Planning team in this webinar to discuss:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaningful Impact:<\/strong> How non-cash assets can provide significant support for the college&#8217;s future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Philanthropy:<\/strong> Understanding the tax benefits of giving through stocks, bonds, or donor-advised funds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Providing for the Future:<\/strong> How life insurance and retirement assets can shield heirs while creating a ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ legacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover how your &#8220;ardor and devotion&#8221; can shape the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ of tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"register\">Join the Conversation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-slate-integrations-event-embed bates-slate-integration-event-embed _hide-event-date _hide-event-location _hide-event-description\" id=\"form_3c09214f-9926-448d-8d8f-ef384265dd44\" data-eventid=\"3c09214f-9926-448d-8d8f-ef384265dd44\" data-embedtype=\"simple\">Loading&#8230;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in Touch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Gift Planning team is here to help. 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