Inspired Giving Made Simple

Some philanthropists want to make a singular impact; others punctuate their lives with gifts of various types and sizes. Consider when you’ll want to flex your philanthropic muscle.

GIVE NOW
Outright giving is essential to sustaining Georgetown’s momentum. Whether you’re writing a check, donating stock, or sharing a less-traditional asset, your gift will support the schools and programs that educate women and men to be reflective lifelong learners, to participate actively and responsibly in civic life, and to live generously in service to others.

SPREAD IT OUT
A multi-year pledge spread across up to five years can help you facilitate ongoing giving at a comfortable level with cumulative benefit and impact.

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
Resourceful donors often find that the flexibility of a planned gift enables them to make a bigger gift than they thought affordable while achieving their personal and philanthropic goals. The most forward-thinking philanthropists are starting young-and finding that the process is painless.

If you’ve included Georgetown in your estate plans, please let us know!
Understanding your goals in advance helps us ensure we use funds for a purpose that aligns with your interests. We’d love to celebrate your generosity. Send us an email at plannedgiving@georgetown.edu or call 800-347-8067.

Writing a check is always an option, but could you achieve much more through creative giving? Could appreciated securities enable you to finally endow a scholarship? Are those pre-IPO shares an overlooked chance to create your philanthropic legacy? There are countless ways to shape your gift; start by understanding these options.*

The best giving strategies take a holistic view, providing outsized benefit to all involved. Design your philanthropy in advance with an eye toward how you want to have an impact.

SEE IMMEDIATE IMPACT
Current use gifts—directly expendable funds—allow Georgetown to say “yes” to good ideas and ensure continued growth as a leading global university. These flexible gifts have full and immediate impact.

PROVIDE PERMANENT SUPPORT
Endowment income is the principle source of dedicated, long-term financial support for the university. It lends fiscal stability and enables the university to make dependable, long-term investments in high-quality academic programs and top faculty, as well as to ensure that the brightest students have access to a Georgetown education.

CREATE A HYBRID
Some donors establishing endowments choose to commit a portion of their gift—or an additional annual gift—for current use, funding that can be distributed immediately in support of their goals as they are making pledge payments to build up an endowed fund.

ESTABLISH AN INCOME STREAM
Life income gifts satisfy several goals: They provide philanthropic support while generating both a charitable income tax deduction and income for you or your loved ones. There are several types of life income gifts, including charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts.

Once you’ve considered the why, when, what, and how, you get to decide where. Explore what your support could mean for Georgetown’s university-wide priorities and schools and programs.

To speak with a member of our team, please email giving@georgetown.edu or call 202-687-1690. We will respond within one business day.

We are excited to be your partner in meaningful philanthropy and sincerely appreciate your generosity, wherever it may lead you.

This is not intended as, and should not be considered as, legal, tax, financial, or other professional advice. Georgetown strongly encourages you to seek independent professional advice to find the right giving strategy for your goals and circumstances.