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Transformational Gifts
Our most generous donors drive extraordinary impact and transformative change.
A meaningful legacy
Branksome is very grateful to the many community members who choose to make transformational gifts to our Make Way campaign.
Gifts of this magnitude, which can be pledged over multiple years, typically range from $25,000 to seven figures. Transformational gift donors can create a meaningful legacy through naming opportunities, with various spaces available within iCAST corresponding to different levels of support.
Pledges and Naming Opportunities
Many donors to the Make Way Campaign have decided to pledge their support over time, allowing them to significantly increase their gifts while limiting the impact to their personal finances. By naming a space, they are able to leave a permanent legacy at Branksome Hall.
What is a pledge?
A pledge is a commitment to provide the school with a donation for a specific total amount that is spread over a set time frame, usually three to five years.
A donor has the discretion to structure their pledge to best suit their financial circumstances. This includes the amount paid each year (which does not need to be equal over the life of the pledge), as well as the timing of their payments.
Pledge Structures
| $100,000 Pledge Over Five Years Equal Installments | $100,000 Pledge Over Five Years Variable Installments | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Year 2 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Year 3 | $20,000 | $12,500 |
| Year 4 | $20,000 | $12,500 |
| Year 5 | $20,000 | $25,000 |
Pledge benefits
A pledge allows you to make a larger commitment to the school than you would otherwise be able to if you were giving a one-time gift. This increases the impact you have on our students while also limiting the impact to your finances and increasing the tax benefits of your gift.
A pledge also provides the school with the opportunity to honour and recognize your commitment at a higher level. This includes donor listings, donor walls, events and naming opportunities.
A pledge opens the door to greater choice when choosing your named space. As a way to celebrate our donors, depending on your level of support, Branksome offers you the option to name a space within iCAST.
Naming opportunities
Naming opportunities at a range of giving levels are available within the Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre as well as on the Stepping Stones Donor Wall.
To discuss this wonderful way of leaving your legacy, please contact: Claudia Metelsky, Director, Campaign and Development, Advancement and Community Engagement, at cmetelsky@branksome.on.ca or 416-920-6265, ext. 324.
Maximizing Taxes with Giving Vehicles
Gifts of stocks, securities or flow-through shares provide significant support in a convenient, affordable and tax-effective way, allowing for a larger tax credit and for more funds to be directed to Branksome Hall.
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To learn more, please contact Claudia Metelsky, Director, Campaign and Development, Advancement and Community Engagement, at cmetelsky@branksome.on.ca or 416-920-6265, ext. 324.
