Choose the Gift That Works for You
There are many ways to give to CSM. Some gifts let you make a difference today; others have a broader reach. Some offer immediate tax benefits; others let you spread your giving over time. All have the power to shape a student’s journey.
Make your gift today through our online giving form. We also offer various giving options including recurring payments.
A pledge allows you to commit to a gift over time rather than making a single payment. You choose the total amount, the payment schedule (monthly, quarterly, or yearly) and when payments begins. Pledges are non binding, flexible, and can be designated to a specific fund here at CSM.
Making a gift to College of Saint Mart via electronic funds transfer (EFT) allows you to set an amount to be deducted from your bank account each month, either the 15th or last business day of the month. This option provides steady, reliable support and remains in effect until you notify the College in writing to make a change.
Giving stock to support College of Saint Mary students is a meaningful way to invest in high-quality education while potentially receiving valuable tax benefits. When you donate appreciated securities you’ve owned for more than one year, you may qualify for a federal income tax deduction based on the full fair market value of the stock at the time of your gift — regardless of what you originally paid for it. In addition, you can typically avoid paying capital gains tax on the increase in value that would apply if you sold the securities yourself.
Because every financial situation is unique and market conditions can vary, we encourage you to consult your financial advisor to determine how a stock gift may benefit you.
Have questions? Learn more by visiting our Planned Giving page or contact the Alumni and Donor Relations Office at 402-339-2331.
If you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you can came College of Saint Mary as the charitable beneficiary of your donor advised fund so that, upon your death, the all or a portion of the fund balance is given to CSM
Have questions? Learn more by visiting our Planned Giving page or contact the Alumni and Donor Relations Office at 402-339-2331.
By taking a distribution from your IRA this year, you will likely pay more in taxes and may even reach a higher tax bracket. Rolling over part of your IRA’s “required minimum distribution” or “RMD” to a charity like College of Saint Mary can help reduce your tax bill.
If you are 72 or older and don’t need all of your RMD, you can make a gift of up to $100,000 this year to help further CSM’s mission. Compare the impact of taking your RMD versus the benefits of making an IRA charitable rollover gift to CSM:
Have questions? Learn more by visiting our Planned Giving page or contact the Alumni and Donor Relations Office at 402-339-2331.
Planned Giving is one of the most important ways to leave a lasting legacy and provide a secure future for College of Saint Mary.
The easiest and most straightforward way to make a legacy gift is through a bequest, which allows you to support the college without drawing from your current income. Other options that benefit both you and CSM include charitable gift annuities, life insurance policies, and retirement accounts. Learn more about these and many other giving vehicles on our planned giving page.
Have questions? Learn more by visiting our Planned Giving page or contact the Alumni and Donor Relations Office at 402-339-2331.

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