Office of Mission Advancement
Planned Giving
With thoughtful planning, you create win-win solutions for you and the Congregation of Holy Cross..
Explore Our Gift Plans
Gifts Anyone Can Make
Simple gifts that cost you nothing today. Learn More →
Will or Trust
Include the Congregation of Holy Cross in your will or trust. Your assets stay yours for life.
Donor-Advised Funds
Make a gift from your donor-advised fund, or name us as the ultimate beneficiary.
IRA Rollover
70½ or older? Give straight from your IRA, tax-free.
Retirement Plan
Your heirs may owe taxes on your retirement savings. the Congregation of Holy Cross won’t.
Stock and Appreciated Assets
Take advantage of appreciated securities without incurring capital gains tax.
Life Insurance
Make a significant gift, even without a large estate. Here's how to leverage your dollars.
Personal Property
Donate personal property that enhances our mission and provides tax benefits to you.
Real Estate
Donate a valuable asset in exchange for tax benefits, and possibly an income stream.
Gifts That Pay You Income
Make a gift and receive payments for life. Learn More →
Charitable Gift Annuity
You want stable payments. Your gift can be in cash, stock, or other assets that may potentially help reduce capital gains tax.
Deferred Gift Annuity
Younger donors can make a gift, save for retirement, and lower their taxable income.
Charitable Remainder Unitrust
Get payments that can grow over time.
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
Get the same payment every year.
Designate & Donate
You can support our mission without reducing your income or diminishing your savings. Learn More →
Retirement Plans
Name the Congregation of Holy Cross as a beneficiary of your retirement plan. It’s just a form.
Stocks and Investments Fund Accounts
Name the Congregation of Holy Cross as a beneficiary of your investment account.
United States Savings Bonds
Gift savings bonds to the Congregation of Holy Cross, and save your heirs from excess taxation.
Life Insurance
Name the Congregation of Holy Cross as a beneficiary and turn your policy into a lasting gift.
Bank Accounts
Ask for a POD form, and have what's left in your checking or savings transferred to the Congregation of Holy Cross.
Jointly-Held Accounts
You may have a loved one as a joint account owner. You can still designate and donate.
Gifts of Artwork and Personal Property
Easy assets you can donate that will not affect cash flow, with little or no legal expense.