GIVE BACK
6 Ways You Can Make an Impact
We hope you will consider naming United Way as a beneficiary of your account. You may even designate United Way Inner Banks to receive a portion of the account value, leaving the remaining portion for your children or grandchildren to continue your legacy of philanthropy.
MEMORIALIZE
Honor or commemorate a loved one or an event.
AVOID CAPITAL GAINS
By first transferring appreciated stock to your DAF - and then you can gift it in minutes!
TEACH YOUR FAMILY
Lead your loved ones on a discovery about charity and why you believe in giving back!
BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Make a bigger impact by forming 'giving circles' with other donor-advised fund owners including friends and family members.
BUNDLE YOUR CHARITABLE GIFTS
By bundling - you could end up with the opportunity to itemize your deductions in the same year!
LEAVE ALL OR A PORTION
We make it easy to give all or a portion of your account to Trident United Way simply by changing your beneficiary designation.
When you donate to the Beaufort County United Way, you're doing more than giving money.
Our community faces complex challenges. Many local people cannot make ends meet, children and teens struggle with learning, many community members do not have stable housing. At Beaufort County United Way, we are focused on developing a clear understanding of the challenges our citizens face that stop them from thriving and reaching their potential. capacity and develop resources to bolster local nonprofit agencies to achieve what no one individual or organization can do alone.
The needs of your neighbors, of our community, are profound – yet our capacity for good is endless. Now is the time to unite to inspire change for a better tomorrow. Through the power of collective giving, we connect community resources and generosity to achieve what no individual or organization can do alone.
Please support the Beaufort County United Way today. Every gift donated here stays here in Beaufort County to create lasting change and impact individuals and families' lives. When you invest in United Way, you will support vital programs and address complex social challenges to improve Health, Education, and Self-Sufficiency for people throughout Beaufort County.
PLANNED GIVING
Impact the Future for Generations to Come
Imagine a future where all children have access to a high-quality education, all working individuals achieve financial stability, and all community members have access to the resources they need to lead healthy lives.
United Way works towards a future where individuals and families have the opportunities needed for healthy, financially stable lives. We carefully identify our community's needs and invest in programs and initiatives that strategically address those needs, truly helping to improve lives.
Plan your legacy gift to United Way today and help us impact the future.
Planned Gifts allow donors to:
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Leave a legacy that fits your philanthropic goals
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Make a long-term investment in our community
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Help meet the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors for generations to come
In addition, donors who make Planned Gifts enjoy:
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The confidence that comes with investing in an organization that has been serving our local community since 1944.
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Sizable income and estate tax deductions
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Favorable capital gains tax treatment
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Additional options to provide income for you and your loved ones for life
Create Your Last Will & Testament
With FreeWill, your legacy and the future of our community is in your hands. FreeWill is a free, intuitive way to create your full legal will, or to begin your plans before consulting a lawyer. This tool is free to you whether or not you choose to include a gift to us and only takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Making a will gives you peace of mind today and leaves a legacy that supports the people and causes most important to you. Getting started is easier than you think and you can make changes for free at any time.
Visit FreeWill.com/UnitedWay to start writing your will (or make a new one to update yours).*
Leave a lasting legacy by choosing to leave a gift to United Way Inner Banks (or any other charity of your choice) by using the drop-down menu.
Sign your will with two witnesses and you’re all set!
You can also use the tool to document your wishes and find an attorney near you.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Create Your Legacy of Philanthropy
During your lifetime, you can recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to to unite our community and improve lives through United Way of the Inner Banks. You may choose to make a one-time gift, or to create a recurring monthly or quarterly gift for even more impact.
The final distribution of contributions remaining in your DAF after your lifetime can be designated when you create or update your fund.
If you decide to change your beneficiary designation, would you let us know?
We would like to recognize you for your generosity and ensure that your gift is used as you intend.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about setting up your legacy gift or if you need more information.
We create solutions that improve lives by uniting people, resources and organizations.
113 East 15th Street, Washington, NC 27889 | 252.975.6209 | contactus@unitedwayibx.org