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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 Leadership Circle acknowledges those who make a significant donation to the League of Women Voters of New Jersey.    To those "leaders" who donated $500 or more to the League (either NJ or EF or total combined) in the last two fiscal years-- Thank You!

Jean Aires Jean Aratingi Katherine Becker
Michelle Bobrow Danzey Burnham Eleanor Campbell
Virginia Dabney Dorothy Dunfee Naomi and Alan Epstein
Ed Gracely Betty Wold Johnson Andrea Kahn
Susan and Peter Lederman Deborah Macmillan Anne and Mario Maiese
Sandra Matsen Katheryne McCormick Louise Murray
Vicki and Jim Ray Lois Riskin Janie Schildge
Cindy Schafer Roberta and Eric Spray Marie Utzinger
Ellen Wales Naida Wharton Lindy and Gerry Wilson
Jim Wooldridge   Toni Zimmer


CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORT

Our corporate and foundation supporters are critical to the serving the mission of the League of Women Voters of New Jersey. Many thanks for their support! Click here to learn about our supporters and to read our most recent annual report.

 


MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE 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 additional information or make a donation now!


WORKPLACE GIVING

Designate your workplace giving to the LWVNJ Education Fund!


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.


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.


ON-LINE GIVING

Help us provide nonpartisan information and other services to voters!   Show your
support with a secure online tax-deductible contribution to the

LWVNJ Education Fund

Or support our advocacy programs and operations with a non-tax-deductible contribution to

LWVNJ


DONATE AS YOU SHOP

Use Amazon.com to purchase items and Amazon will donate a small percentage to the League! You must click on the Amazon button above to shop so that Amazon credits our account accordingly.


LWVNJ Discount on Long Term Care Insurance

We are pleased to announce that a special arrangement has been made to provide all members and their families with a permanent 10% discount on the purchase of long term care insurance (LTCI) through Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America, a wholly owned stock subsidiary of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.

Travel the World with the League

Spend your next vacation on an exciting and exotic cultural tour with other League members!

Network for Good

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




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