Ways of Giving

There are many ways to give to Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Understanding the options can help you maximize the value of your gifts and match your personal philanthropic goals with your personal financial planning goals.

Annual donors of $35 or more will receive a free subscription to the School's periodic newsletter Tufts Veterinary Medicine.

On-line Giving

New! Make your gift on-line, click here to make your gift quickly and securely. This online giving form allows you to make your unrestricted gift to the Veterinary School using your MasterCard, Visa or Discover card.

Giving by Check

Most Veterinary School supporters make their gifts by check. Checks should be made out to Trustees of Tufts University and should be accompanied by a note that specifies the purpose of the gift, for example, to provide scholarships for veterinary students, or to support the Harrington Oncology Program.

To send an unrestricted gift to the Cummings Veterinary Fund, you can use our pledge form.

Matching Gifts

Matching gifts from your employer can often double or triple your gift to the Veterinary School. If you or your spouse is affiliated with a matching gift company, please contact your personnel office and obtain a matching gift form. Enclose your money gift form with your donation. The matching gift will be directed to the same purpose as your personal outright gift.

Gifts of Securities

Appreciated securities can make an excellent gift. Donors who give securities that have been held long term can realize two benefits: you receive a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value of the securities, and, at the same time, avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated assets.

Please note: The securities must be given to Tufts University; if you sell the securities and donate the proceeds, you will not realize these same tax benefits.

For instructions for making a gift of securities, please contact or have your broker contact:

Treasury Operations
Trustees of Tufts University
169 Holland Street, 3rd Floor
Somerville, MA 02144
Attn: Vicky Wei
Phone: 617-627-3171
Fax: 617-627-3943
E-mail: vicky.wei@tufts.edu

Planned Gifts

By choosing the right planned gift arrangement, donors can realize any of a number of benefits — reducing income tax, increasing income from assets, securing retirements, increasing benefits to heirs and reducing estate taxes. And, above all, they are achieving their goal of helping the School of Veterinary Medicine! Tufts University Gift Planning Office is available to confidentially review your intentions and goals and to suggest appropriate giving arrangements. You should also consult with your own tax advisor and legal counsel to make sure that the arrangement complements your other plans. Below are brief descriptions of a few planned giving options.

• Bequests : Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is honored that many friends have chosen to make the school a part of their legacy. Your will is the document that creates bequests. Through provisions in your will, you specify what you want to give to the Veterinary School and the purpose of your gift.
• Life Income Gifts : Charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities and other life income gifts allow you to receive income for life of a term of years. At the end of that period, the principal of your gift goes to Cummings Veterinary School to support the purpose of your choice. Life income plans allow you to receive an immediate tax deduction (for a portion of the value of your gift); avoid or reduce capital gains tax; and, frequently, increase annual income.

Resources

To learn more about these other gift options, please contact:

Shelley Rodman
Director of the Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
Phone: 508-839-7907
Fax: 508-839-7232
E-mail: shelley.rodman@tufts.edu

Elizabeth Erbach
Gift Planning Office
Tufts University
Packard Hall, Medford, MA
Phone: 617-627-3727
Fax: 508-839-7232
E-mail: elizabeth.erbach@tufts.edu