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Gift Planning Videos

Introduction to Gift Planning

Are you wondering why you should learn more about estate planning, family philanthropy, or donating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its affiliated institutions? This video will introduce you to the wonderful options available.

Gift Planning Council

Did you know that Philanthropies has created a Gift Planning Council of estate planning professionals? This video explains the opportunities and services provided by the council to help these professionals serve their clients.

Legacy Societies

This video talks about the different "Legacy Societies" that exist at the Church's four schools of higher education, and how those who make a donation through a planned gift can be involved at the schools to see how their donations will benefit others.

Wills and Trusts - What's the Difference?

This video explains the differences between a will and a trust, and how you could make a donation to the LDS Church, BYU, BYU-Hawaii, BYU-Idaho and Ensign College using one of these planned gift donations.

Donor Advised Funds

This video gives you a one minute guide to how Donor Advised Funds work.

IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution

This video talks about how to make a charitable donation using your IRA with a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

Beneficiary Designations

This video talks about how to make a charitable donation by naming the charity as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement savings account.

Involving Your Children

This video explains how to involve your children in making charitable donations.

Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)

This video explains how to use a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) to make donations and receive an income.

Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)

This video explains how a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) can use assets for making donations and receiving an income.

Stock Donations

This video explains why donating publicly traded securities or stocks is one of the most common and attractive ways to give to charity.

Your Donations in Action

If you are interested in learning more about gift planning or family philanthropy, or about donating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its affiliated institutions, here are some additional videos that may interest you.

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