{"id":47,"date":"2014-07-29T20:18:53","date_gmt":"2014-07-29T20:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving2\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:04:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:04:52","slug":"ways-to-give","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/ways-to-give\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Give"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many ways to make a gift to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. Find the option that works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"give-now-module give-now-transparent-bg give-now-module-full\">\n\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" class=\"gift-box-svg\">\n<g transform=\"translate(0,-952.36218)\">\n\t<path d=\"m 50,974.99161 c -2,-5.6401 -6,-10.6422 -13.28125,-10.6294 -2.51061,0.1831 -4.70379,1.2396 -6.3125,2.7199 -2.14494,1.9735 -3.38339,4.6574 -3.40625,7.3154 0,1.9913 0.93978,3.6389 2.25,4.9396 l -19.2500001,0 0,16.00656 38.0000001,0 0,-8.00326 4,0 0,8.00326 38,0 0,-16.00656 -19.25,0 c 1.31022,-1.3007 2.25,-2.9483 2.25,-4.9396 -0.0229,-2.658 -1.26131,-5.3419 -3.40625,-7.3154 -1.60871,-1.4802 -3.80189,-2.5368 -6.3125,-2.7199 -7.2813,-0.013 -11.2813,4.9895 -13.28125,10.6294 z m -13.0313,-6.6275 c 5.42964,-0.1197 9.37739,7.7311 9.875,10.9732 l -7.84375,0 c -1.4511,0 -3.72183,-0.6495 -5.40625,-1.6883 -1.6703,-1.0299 -2.57885,-2.2629 -2.59375,-3.22 0,-2.0761 1.05113,-3.3564 2.125,-4.3768 1.0049,-0.9245 2.26627,-1.5828 3.84375,-1.6881 z m 26.12712,0.011 c 1.54695,0.1185 2.78755,0.7653 3.77913,1.6776 1.33764,1.2308 2.10374,2.9956 2.125,4.3455 -0.54269,1.585 -1.52068,2.573 -2.59375,3.251 -1.68442,1.0388 -3.95515,1.6883 -5.40625,1.6883 l -7.84375,0 c 0.84375,-2.983 4.84375,-10.9862 9.93962,-10.9624 z m -48.09587,28.96956 0,43.01753 33,0 0,-37.0151 4,0 0,37.0151 33,0 0,-43.01753 z\">\n\t<\/path>\n<\/g><\/svg>\n\t<h5 class=\"give-now-module-header\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" class=\"gift-box-svg\">\n<g transform=\"translate(0,-952.36218)\">\n\t<path d=\"m 50,974.99161 c -2,-5.6401 -6,-10.6422 -13.28125,-10.6294 -2.51061,0.1831 -4.70379,1.2396 -6.3125,2.7199 -2.14494,1.9735 -3.38339,4.6574 -3.40625,7.3154 0,1.9913 0.93978,3.6389 2.25,4.9396 l -19.2500001,0 0,16.00656 38.0000001,0 0,-8.00326 4,0 0,8.00326 38,0 0,-16.00656 -19.25,0 c 1.31022,-1.3007 2.25,-2.9483 2.25,-4.9396 -0.0229,-2.658 -1.26131,-5.3419 -3.40625,-7.3154 -1.60871,-1.4802 -3.80189,-2.5368 -6.3125,-2.7199 -7.2813,-0.013 -11.2813,4.9895 -13.28125,10.6294 z m -13.0313,-6.6275 c 5.42964,-0.1197 9.37739,7.7311 9.875,10.9732 l -7.84375,0 c -1.4511,0 -3.72183,-0.6495 -5.40625,-1.6883 -1.6703,-1.0299 -2.57885,-2.2629 -2.59375,-3.22 0,-2.0761 1.05113,-3.3564 2.125,-4.3768 1.0049,-0.9245 2.26627,-1.5828 3.84375,-1.6881 z m 26.12712,0.011 c 1.54695,0.1185 2.78755,0.7653 3.77913,1.6776 1.33764,1.2308 2.10374,2.9956 2.125,4.3455 -0.54269,1.585 -1.52068,2.573 -2.59375,3.251 -1.68442,1.0388 -3.95515,1.6883 -5.40625,1.6883 l -7.84375,0 c 0.84375,-2.983 4.84375,-10.9862 9.93962,-10.9624 z m -48.09587,28.96956 0,43.01753 33,0 0,-37.0151 4,0 0,37.0151 33,0 0,-43.01753 z\">\n\t<\/path>\n<\/g><\/svg>Make a Gift<\/h5>\n\n\t<div class=\"give-now-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/give\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-tooltip=\"{'class':'tooltip-js-givenow'}\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"give-now-button js-lazyload give-now-button-inhouse\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Make a Gift today using your Credit Card, Venmo, ApplePay and more\"\n\t\t\tdata-title=\"Make a Gift today using your Credit Card, Venmo, ApplePay and more\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Make a Gift today using your Credit Card, Venmo, ApplePay and more\"\n\t\t><\/a><a href=\"#Open_Amazon_donation_form\"\n\t\t\tdata-tooltip=\"{'class':'tooltip-js-givenow'}\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"give-now-button js-lazyload give-now-button-amazon\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Use your Amazon account to make a gift.\"\n\t\t\tdata-title=\"Use your Amazon account to make a gift.\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Use your Amazon account to make a gift.\"\n\t\t><\/a><a href=\"#Paypal.com_donation_form\"\n\t\t\tdata-tooltip=\"{'class':'tooltip-js-givenow'}\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"give-now-button js-lazyload give-now-button-paypal\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Use your PayPal account to make a gift.\"\n\t\t\tdata-title=\"Use your PayPal account to make a gift.\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Use your PayPal account to make a gift.\"\n\t\t><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/schools\/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½College\"\n\t\t\tdata-tooltip=\"{'class':'tooltip-js-givenow'}\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"give-now-button js-lazyload give-now-button-givecampus\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Use GiveCampus to make a gift.\"\n\t\t\tdata-title=\"Use GiveCampus to make a gift.\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Use GiveCampus to make a gift.\"\n\t\t><\/a><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"give-module-modal\"><div class=\"modal-content\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">Cash, Credit, and Matching Gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Checks should be made payable to <strong>ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College<\/strong> and mailed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Office of College Advancement<br> ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College<br> 2 Andrews Road<br> Lewiston, ME 04240<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ accepts payments by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. To make a credit card gift, you may visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/give.bates.edu\/campaigns\/21306\/donations\/new\">bates.edu\/give <\/a>or call toll-free 1-888-522-8371.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Double Your Impact: Matching Gifts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to support their colleges and universities. Most companies match dollar for dollar, but some will double or triple an employee\u2019s gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/matching-gifts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can search to&nbsp;see if your current employer, your spouse&#8217;s employer or the company from which you retired has a matching gift program<\/a>. If your gift is eligible, please request a matching gift form from your employer or spouse\u2019s employer and send it, completed and signed, with your gift to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Office of College Advancement<br> ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College<br> 2 Andrews Road<br> Lewiston, ME 04240<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/recurring-gift\/\">Recurring&nbsp;Giving Program<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½\u2019 recurring giving program allows you to divide your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Fund gift into manageable monthly increments through convenient automatic deductions from your credit card or checking account. What\u2019s more, you can continue to direct your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Fund gift to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ programs that mean the most to you! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make your recurring gift at <a href=\"https:\/\/give.bates.edu\/campaigns\/21306\/donations\/new?recurring=true\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/give.bates.edu\/campaigns\/21306\/donations\/new?recurring=true\">bates.edu\/give<\/a> and check&nbsp;\u201cI would like to make this a recurring gift,\u201d or call us at 1-888-522-8371.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">Multi-Year Pledges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pledges allow you to make a commitment to be paid over a period of time based on an agreed-upon payment schedule. The college sends pledge reminders periodically. If you&#8217;d like more information on making a pledge to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Fund or other priorities and initiatives, please call 1-888-522-8371.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">Gifts of Securities, Mutual Fund &amp; Stock Shares<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gifts of long-term appreciated securities and mutual fund shares may be deducted on your tax statement at fair market value on the date of the transfer to the college. To learn more,&nbsp;contact us at 207-786-6248 or <a href=\"mailto:gifts@bates.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gifts@bates.edu<\/a>. We also have more information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/gifts-of-securities\/\">gifting&nbsp;securities, mutual funds, or stocks to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4B\">Donor Advised Fund<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A donor advised fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account that donors can use to support their giving. DAF donors can give cash, stocks, or publicly-traded assets and get an immediate tax deduction. DAF assets are invested for growth by the sponsoring organization (for example, Fidelity Charitable or Schwab Charitable) potentially making even more money available for charities. Donors can then recommend grants at any time from the DAF to any qualified 501(c)3 public charity, such as ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. If you have a DAF, you can make a grant recommendation via your provider account<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\">Leadership Giving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gifts to establish permanent, endowed funds that support student financial aid, academic programs, faculty positions, and information technology, and gifts for capital purposes such as construction, renovation, and new curricular and extracurricular programming are crucial to the college&#8217;s immediate success and long-term growth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/leadership-giving\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3586\">These opportunities to support ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ <\/a>represent meaningful investments in the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ experience and in the financial well-being of the college \u2014 making a difference in the lives of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students today and for generations to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, please contact <a href=\"mailto: rwray@bates.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seth Williams<\/a> at 207-755-5988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giftplanning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gift and Estate Planning<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Careful and creative gift and estate planning can maximize the impact of your philanthropy through the development of an individualized approach that complements your financial, tax, and estate situation. You can make a lasting impact on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ \u2014 supporting our students and programs far into the future \u2014 while also meeting your family and financial goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about planning your gift, please contact our Office of Gift Planning at 800-762-3145.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/estate-commitments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Estate Commitments<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Including ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ in an estate plan makes it possible to continue a legacy of giving into the future. Making a commitment through a deferred gift\u2014arranged now and given later\u2014is a powerful opportunity to have a long-lasting impact on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. For more information, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-762-3145. <a href=\"https:\/\/giftplanning.bates.edu\/resources\/bequest-language\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> for sample language that can be used in your Will. When you are ready to tell ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ about your plans, you can submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/estate-commitments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bequest Intention Form<\/a> using secure Adobe Sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\"><a href=\"http:\/\/giftplanning.bates.edu\/giving-options\/giving-and-generating-income\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Life Income Gifts<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/giftplanning.bates.edu\/giving-options\/giving-and-generating-income\/charitable-gift-annuities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charitable Gift Annuities,<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/giftplanning.bates.edu\/giving-options\/giving-and-generating-income\/charitable-remainder-trust\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charitable Trusts<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/giftplanning.bates.edu\/giving-options\/giving-and-generating-income\/pooled-income-fund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pooled Funds<\/a> allow donors to generate income while supporting the college at a level greater than might otherwise be possible. Benefits can include increased annual income and tax deductions. More information is available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giftplanning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gift Planning website.<\/a> For a personalized calculation, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-762-3145.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/give.bates.edu\/supporting-bates\/?a=5122765\">Venmo, ApplePay, and PayPal Gifts<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ accepts gifts through the Venmo, ApplePay and PayPal channels on our giving site.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bates.edu\/give\"> Visit the make a gift site<\/a>, enter your information, select your payment method, and complete the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/give.bates.edu\/supporting-bates\/?a=5122768\">Bank Transfer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can make a cash gift to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ directly from your bank account in lieu of using a credit card. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bates.edu\/give\">the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ giving site<\/a>, enter your information on the first page and select \u201cGo to Checkout.\u201d On the second page, select \u201cBank Transfer\u201d and enter the appropriate bank information. If you have any questions, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:gifts@bates.edu\">gifts@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wire Transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ accepts gifts via wire transfer. To confirm account information, or to address questions, please contact us at 207-786-6248 or <a href=\"mailto:gifts@bates.edu\">gifts@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/prebuilt\/irsletter.pdf\">recognized as a non-profit institution<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;(PDF) under the terms of section 101(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939, which corresponds to section 501(c)(3) of the 1954 Code. Our tax id number is: 01-0211781.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<address>Some of the above documents are in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you may click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\">here<\/a><\/strong> to download and install it on your computer.<\/address>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many ways to make a gift to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. 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