We are thrilled to announce two new opportunities for our supporters to deepen their commitment to Reciprocal Ministries International (RMI) and significantly amplify their generosity. We understand that giving is a personal decision, and we want to empower you with flexible ways to contribute to our collaborative mission.
These two new giving vehicles, “Double Your Donation” through employer matching and “Planned Giving” through strategic legacy planning, offer unique benefits that can help your contributions go further and create a lasting legacy.
Double Your Impact with Employer Gift Matching!
Did you know that your generosity could be doubled, without you having to give a single extra dollar? Many companies offer matching gift programs, where they will match charitable donations made by their employees. This means your $50 gift could instantly become $100, or your $250 contribution could transform into $500, all thanks to your employer!
We’ve partnered with “Double the Donation” to make it incredibly easy for you to check if your company offers such a program. Here are 2 places to check to see if your donations are eligible for matching from your employer… you can check using the field on our donation form (www.rmibridge.org/donate), or you can visit our dedicated Double Your Donation page (www.rmibridge.org/doubleyourdonation). If your donations can be matched, you’ll find clear instructions on how to submit your matching gift request, effectively doubling your original donation and maximizing the support for RMI’s ministries, missionaries, campaigns, and projects. It’s a simple step that can have a big impact!
Leave a Lasting Legacy Through Planned Giving
For those looking to integrate their personal financial and legacy goals with their charitable giving, “Planned Giving” offers flexible options. By strategically planning your gifts, you can make a profound difference in the lives of those RMI serves, often while enjoying significant financial and tax benefits. Get all the details at www.rmibridge.org/plannedgiving.
Through our partnership with Faithward Advisors, they can help you explore various planned giving options, including:
- Bequest: A bequest allows individuals to designate property to a charity upon their death through a will, trust, or beneficiary designation, enabling them to retain ownership and use during their lifetime while providing a flexible, tax-advantaged gift for the charity and their heirs.
- Charitable Gift Annuity: In exchange for a gift of cash or property, a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) provides donors with fixed, often partially tax-free, lifetime payments based on their age, offering a secure income supplement while benefiting the charity and providing a current federal income tax deduction.
- Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs): If you have appreciated property or cash valued at $100,000 or more, a CRT allows you to sell assets tax-free, receive payments for life or a set term, and benefit from a current federal income tax deduction. This can be an excellent way to increase your income while supporting RMI.
- Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs): Ideal for individuals with larger estates (typically $2 million or more) who wish to minimize gift or estate taxes while passing property to family. With a CLT, you transfer assets to a trust that makes payments to RMI for a specified period, with the remainder going to your designated beneficiaries.
- Gifts of Life Insurance: This flexible and cost-effective method allows you to make a substantial gift to RMI. Life insurance can also serve as an asset-replacement strategy, enabling you to gift an asset to RMI while replacing its value for your heirs with a tax-advantaged life insurance policy.
Planned giving is a powerful way to ensure your support for RMI continues for generations, creating a legacy that transforms lives. We encourage you to contact Faithward Advisors to explore these options and see how you can make a lasting difference.
We are so grateful for your continued partnership and support. These new giving opportunities represent exciting ways to contribute to RMI’s mission and further our collective impact. We invite you to learn more by visiting our website or contacting us directly to discuss how you can best support RMI.
The RMI Team
