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Ways to Give
Choosing a charitable organization to make donations to can be a difficult and sometimes overwhelming decision. You may often wonder where your money goes and how much is eaten up in administration costs. At Northern Human Services the focus of all of our Fundraising and Community Activities is to increase the Quality of Life for individuals with developmental and emotional / psychiatric disorders. Northern is unique in that we offer individualized services and supports that are designed to offer those we serve choice and control that you won't always see at other agencies. Though we receive federal and state funding which supports many of our services, this funding does not cover all of the costs associated with our innovative and proven practices. For this, we rely on the generosity and financial support of individuals, corporations, foundations and the proceeds from special events. Northern has been a leader in piloting new services which have been supported by grants and donations, and our capacity to reach and serve those most in need depends upon this critical financial support. Northern's development department is determined to continue raising the bar of our fundraising goals. The people we serve NEED US and we NEED YOU!! It is our mission to create much needed awareness and education while raising funds for mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance abuse. It is imperative to us that while encouraging community involvement, everyone feels good about what they are doing and has a great time doing it! Please join us in our quest to continuing making dreams come true for the children, adolescents and adults we serve. Things we do with your help:
If you would like information, please feel free to contact us via phone, fax or you can email us! For more information: Northern Human Services Click Here to Donate Now Make your cash gift now by completing our online form, or print it out and mail or fax it to us. Planned Giving Contribute to Northern Human Services' future by planning for a special kind of gift. Although cash contributions to Northern are always appreciated, there are other creative and flexible options that can benefit you and Northern. You can help ensure Northern's future by creating a trust while you are living or by including Northern in your will. Appreciated securities are an excellent way of funding many of these gifts, often unlocking greater income while eliminating, or at least reducing, capital gains tax.
Volunteer Bequests A bequest is on of the simplest ways to provide for Northern Human Services future and can take many forms. You may arrange for Northern to receive:
An outright bequest to Northern is fully tax-deductible for estate-tax purposes. For more information:
Development Department 87 Washington Street Conway, NH 03818 Email: development@northernhs.org Phone: 603-447-3347 Fax: 603-447-8893 This arrangement is an individually managed trust that may be tailored to meet your specific financial needs and can provide either a fixed or variable income for the life of the beneficiaries or for a set number of years, not to exceed 20. The donated assets (typically cash, securities, and/or real property) are irrevocably transferred to a Trustee. There are two variations:
A charitable deduction for a portion of your contribution is available on your income tax return in the year you make the gift. Charitable Gift Annuities This agreement between you and Northern provides you with an annuity, an annual fixed payment for life, in exchange for irrevocably transferring assets to Northern.
Development Department 87 Washington Street Conway, NH 03818 Email: development@northernhs.org Phone: 603-447-3347 Fax: 603-447-8893 Retirement Assets Retirement account assets, if left to anyone other than a spouse, may be subject to very high taxation. However, by designating Northern Human Services as recipient of any benefits remaining in your retirement plan, you may effectively reduce the taxes on those assets. Real Estate Life Insurance You may wish to make Northern Human Services the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. With gifts involving any of these assets, there are many variable to consider. Please call for an appointment with our planned giving advisor to discuss your particular situation. For more information:
Development Department 87 Washington Street Conway, NH 03818 Email: development@northernhs.org Phone: 603-447-3347 Fax: 603-447-8893 Planned Giving Glossary
One who receives annual fixed payments from an annuity. Annuity A fixed sum payable annually. Appreciated Securities Stock and/or bonds that have increased in value since they were acquired. Beneficiary The person named to receive the income from, or remaining assets of, a trust. Bequest A gift through one's will Capital Gains Tax The tax imposed upon profits realized from the sale of financial assets that have increased in value since they were acquired. Codicil An addition to a will that either modifies it or revokes part of it. Gift Tax A tax imposed on someone who gives money or property to another person without compensation. Irrevocable Gift A gift that cannot be annulled, undone, or changed. Mutual Fund An investment company that invests the money of its shareholders in a diverse group of securities of other corporations. Present Value The value, in today's dollars, of assets to be received at some future time. Principal The initial sum invested or borrowed, or the remainder of that sum after payments have been made. Real Property Immovable property; land, together with all the property on it that cannot be moved, together with any attached rights; often referred to as "real estate". Retained Life Estate The right to use property for life (usually a residence or a farm) after contributing the remainder interest to a charitable institution. Retirement Accounts Qualified plans like IRA's and 401(k) accounts that permit individuals to accumulate savings tax-free for retirement. Tangible Personal Property Includes movable objects (e.g. china, books, cars, clothes, art, etc.) but does not include land, buildings, or other forms of real estate (real property—see above), or stocks, bonds, copyrights, cash or other “intangible” personal property. Trust Property Property held in trust by one person (trustee) for the benefit of another (beneficiary) Variable Income Payments received on a regular basis that are subject to change, not fixed
Development Department 87 Washington Street Conway, NH 03818 Email: development@northernhs.org Phone: 603-447-3347 Fax: 603-447-8893 Volunteer Each community and each service location has unique needs for volunteers. If you would like to donate your time and talents please contact the location closest to you for more information. We have provided a volunteer profile sheet that you can print and fill out to tell us more about you. Berlin The Mental Health Center 603-752-7404 Community Services Center 603-752-1005 Colebrook The Mental Health Center 603-237-4955 Vershire Center 603-237-5721 Conway The Mental Health Center 603-447-4358 New Horizons 603-356-6921 Littleton/Whitefield White Mountain Mental Health 603-444-5358 Common Ground 603-837-9547 Wolfboro The Mental Health Center 603-569-1884 New Horizons 603-569-3224
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