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The League of Women Voters
of New Jersey

a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to promote political responsibility
through informed and active participation in government

 

SUPPORT THE LEAGUE

For 83 years, the League of Women Voters of New Jersey (LWVNJ) has striven to make democracy work through its voter service and education projects.  Making informed choices requires free and open access to nonpartisan information. 

The League's nonpartisan stance and impartial research give it a unique role in the public arena. Education Fund publications and this Web site provide impartial background information on topics ranging from government, education, natural resources, social policy, women's rights, and much more.

Projects like this take considerable research and effort. Your support will help further our mission to educate the public on important issues of the day.


How the League is Funded

ANNUAL GIFTS

The most important sources of support for the League of Women Voters of New Jersey are unrestricted gifts made by individuals and businesses. These annual/semi-annual gitfs are applied to underwrite our member services, office costs, and daily operating expenses.

The League's 2003 Callathon campaign began with a mailing to all members in December 2002. In February and March 2003, members phoned to follow-up with those who did not respond via mail by late January. At the end of the campaign, LWVNJ members contributed a total of $48,834! Thanks for the support!


GIFTS OF STOCK

Donating stock (the actual shares, not the proceeds of your sale of shares) can be the most tax-effective way of making a gift to the League of Women Voters of New Jersey's Education Fund. In most cases, the capital gains tax can be avoided and you get a tax credit for the full current value of your contribution to our 501(c)(3) Education Fund's account at Merrill Lynch.So even if those old stocks are worth a lot more than when you bought them, you won't have to pay capital gains taxes when you transfer them to the League. You can transfer the stocks electronically, or as actual paper. The electronic method is faster and simpler, but generally requires a broker. Shortly after receipt of the transferred stocks by the LWVNJEF, Merrill-Lynch will sell them and invest the proceeds in short-term safe investments.

If you'd like to make an unrestricted stock donation to the LWVNJEF, please send us an e-mail for more information. We'd be pleased to accept whatever amount you would like to contribute towards the activities of the League.

Our Merrill-Lynch account can also accept stock gifts pledged for the Building Capital Campaign. If you wish to make a pledge to that campaign with appreciated stock, please indicate that in your e-mail.


CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORT

Thank you Contributors

 


PLANNED GIVING

The League of the Future begins with you. Charitable gifts made in a person's will are otherwise known as "Bequests" or are sometimes called "Estate Gifts." By any name, a bequest provides a gift for a charitable organization from your estate (the sum of your tangible possessions). This gift is usually made in the form of cash (after your executor converts tangible property through sale), although a bequest of tangible property, such as a house or marketable securities, can be made as well.

The most direct approach is to name the "League of Women Voters of New Jersey" as a beneficiary in your will. The language used can be very straightforward, listing the LWVNJ as a beneficiary. We suggest framing the provision generally to enable us to use the gift in the area of greatest need (e.g., "for general uses and purposes"). You can specify a set amount to be directed to the LWVNJ by the executor, or you can specify a set percentage of the residual estate (that which is left after expenses and other special gifts are met, usually divided among several beneficiaries). See the Sample Wording we provide. This guidance is basic in nature and is not meant as a substitute for planning with an estate lawyer or other financial advisors.


WORKPLACE GIVING

Designate your workplace giving to the LWVNJ Education Fund through the Women's Fund of New Jersey.


MEMORIAL GIFTS

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey will formally acknowledge any memorial gift or contribution made in tribute to any individual to the next of kin or honoree. Include the name and address of the card recipient, the reason for the contribution, and the name of the donor. Contributions to the LWVNJ Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax deductible. E-mail for information


ON-LINE GIVING

The League of Women Voters of New Jersey invites you to support the League's nonpartisan, educational programs by visiting the shelves of Barnes and Noble's safe online services. The LWVNJ Education Fund will receive a percentage of your total purchase as long as the Barnes and Noble website is entered from links on the League's Web site.


Show your support with a secure online Tax-Deductible Contribution to LWVNJ Education Fund.through Network For Good.




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