Types of gifts

Gifts of cash

  • It's easy to donate online using your credit card through our secure site. 
  • You can also download a pledge card to give through automatic monthly withdrawals from your checking or savings accounts or credit card.  This is an easy way to spread the giving throughout the year. Simple Gifts pledge card (PDF)
  • Send a check in the mail to:
       Office of Advancement
       Bluffton University
       1 University Drive
       Bluffton, Ohio 45817-2104

Remember that cash gifts are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes provided deductions are itemized.

Gifts of securities
Contributions of publicly held appreciated stock may provide a tax savings for you by eliminating  capital gains tax while also receiving a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift in addition to support for Bluffton. We recommend that you consult with a development officer before initiating a transfer.  Learn more about how your gift can benefit Bluffton University and award you significant tax savings.

Gifts of real estate
Your real estate opens the door to a unique giving opportunity. Consider gifting your property to Bluffton either now or whenever you no longer need it. You can give the property outright, place it in trust, retain the use of it for life or give it by whatever methods will enable you to enjoy personal financial benefits while supporting Bluffton University in a meaningful way. You can avoid potential capital gains tax and realize a charitable deduction for the full fair-market value of the real estate.

Planned gifts
Other forms of giving such as bequests, a charitable gift annuity, a charitable trust and life insurance gifts can benefit Bluffton while providing you with tax savings and income.
Contact Chris Moser to find out more about making your donation to Bluffton University.

IRA rollover
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 encourages increased charitable giving by people who make donations to charitable organizations. This Charitable IRA Rollover provision permits taxpayers age 70½ and older to make tax-free charitable gifts totaling up to $100,000 per year from traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) and Roth IRAs. This provision is set to expire on December 31, 2007 (unless it is extended by Congress.) Therefore, this year is an especially good time to consider using the IRA rollover provision for making charitable gifts.  Click here for more information on IRA rollovers or contact us.

For more information on making any type of gifts, please contact us.