The Institute works to raise the confidence and aspirations of high school girls across Maine at no cost to students, families, or schools.
We rely on the generosity of individuals, companies, and foundations who share our belief that young women deserve the opportunity to be inspired, encouraged, and supported to reach high in all endeavors.
We offer a variety of ways to join us in investing in future leaders.
YOUR GIFT TODAY
ONLINE GIVING
Making a gift online is our easiest and fastest option.
It is managed securely with respect for donor privacy through Blackbaud Merchant Services.
• Click here to make a gift now!
GIFTS BY MAIL
If preferred, you may mail in a check.
Checks should be made payable to “Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute” and sent to:
• Mailing Address: One Monument Square, Attn: Director of Philanthropy, Suite 502 Portland, ME 04101
MATCHING GIFTS
Many employers have matching gift programs through which an employee’s charitable contribution may be matched by the company, which often doubles its value.
Explore your employee resources or inquire with HR to see if they offer a matching gift program what the match ratio is (1:1, 2:1, etc.), if there is a minimum or maximum amount, and if there are any eligibility requirements.
If the Institute and your gift are fits, provide your employer with gift receipt and the Institute’s EIN for processing:
• Tax ID Number: 46-1398374
CORPORATE GIFTS
The Institute offers a variety of sponsorship packages designed to meet your marketing and community-building goals.
• Click here to explore the benefits and get started!
To have a conversation about the support vehicle that makes the most sense for you, contact: Kate Elmes, Director of Philanthropy at 207-751-6196 or [email protected].
GIFTS OF SECURITIES
If you wish to gift shares that are held electronically in a brokerage account, you may instruct your broker to transfer the stock to the Institute.
Please use the following information and be sure to include your name and the Institute’s name in the transfer instructions:
• Legal/Account Name: Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute
• Mailing Address: One Monument Square, Attn: Director of Philanthropy, Suite 502 Portland, ME 04101
• Phone Number: 207-775-6737
• Tax ID Number: 46-1398374
• Bank Name: KeyBank, N.A.
• Account Number: [Contact [email protected] for this information.]
• ABA/Routing Number: [Contact [email protected] for this information.]
DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS
Making a gift to the Institute through a donor-advised fund (DAF) is a convenient and tax-advantaged way to support the Institute.
To recommend a gift, provide your DAF administrator with:
• Desired gift amount
• Legal/Account Name: Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute
• Mailing Address: One Monument Square, Attn: Director of Philanthropy, Suite 502 Portland, ME 04101
• Tax ID Number: 46-1398374
• Request: Include my name and address in the transfer, so the DAF gift may be credited to me.
You can direct the remaining balance in your DAF to support the Institute after your lifetime.
CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS
Using your IRA to support the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute can be a smart and powerful way to give — both now and in the future.
During your lifetime, individuals aged 70 ½ or older, or qualified beneficiaries, can make tax-free Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) directly from an IRA.
These gifts can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD) and may reduce your taxable income.
As part of your legacy, naming the Institute as a beneficiary of your IRA is a simple way to create a lasting impact. And, because retirement assets left to heirs may be subject to income taxes, directing them to the Institute can be tax efficient.
Annual limits may apply.
YOUR LEGACY TOMORROW
With a gift from your estate, your legacy of leadership and generosity can continue to inspire future generations. By including the Institute in your will or trust, you help ensure that girls across Maine have access to opportunities that build confidence, courage, and leadership skills.
Those who choose to include the Institute in their estate plans are invited to join Olympia’s Visionaries—a distinguished community of supporters committed to shaping the future through enduring generosity.
BEQUESTS
Planning a gift to the Institute in your will or living trust is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure your legacy remains forever connected to Olympia Snowe and her mission of empowering the next generation of women leaders.
You may choose to support the Institute through:
• A specific dollar amount
• A percentage of your estate
• The remainder of your estate after other specific bequests are fulfilled
• A particular asset, such as securities or other marketable property
Your planned gift helps secure a strong future for the Institute while leaving a lasting imprint of your values and vision.
When drafting your will or living trust, your attorney may request the following information:
• Legal name: Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute
• Tax ID: 46-1398374
• Sample Language: “I give, bequeath, and devise to the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute (TAX ID 46-1398374) located in Portland, Maine [$[insert amount] dollars or [insert percentage]%] of the rest, residue, and remainder to be used for general charitable purposes.”
READY TO DISCUSS YOUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE?
Consult your legal, tax, and/or financial advisor, and please contact the Institue to share your vision with us.
One Monument Square, Suite 502, Portland, ME 04101
207.775.6737 / [email protected]
www.snoweleadershipinstitute.org