Thank you for your interest in learning about the many ways to give. Every gift of any size helps improve the quality of life of those we serve.

Outright Gifts: These include cash, checks, credit cards or appreciate assets like stocks or bonds. Outright gifts can be made “in memory of ” or “in honor of ” someone special. Outright gifts can be undesignated or designated for a special purpose.
 

Online Giving
You can make a gift to Mount Olivet Home, Mount Olivet Careview Home and Mount Olivet Day Services by clicking Make a Gift Online. This online form is easy to complete and gifts can be made "in memory of" or "in honor of" loved ones. Your credit card information is safe on our secured website.

For questions, please call or email Mari Carlson, Director of Development, 612.821.3150, mcarlson@mtolivethomes.org.

Does Your Company Make Matching Gifts?
Some companies offer financial support by matching gifts to nonprofit organizations made by their employees. Matching gifts can double or even triple employee gifts. Contact your company to find out if it will match your gift to Mount Olivet Day Services, Mount Olivet Home or Mount Olivet Careview Home.

Have you considered making a planned gift?
Bequests: You can leave a legacy for family, friends and charitable organizations by making a bequest in your will. A bequest is one of the simplest ways to remember those you care about. Click here for sample bequest language.

Charitable Gift Annuity: The first charitable gift annuity dates back to 1843 when a merchant in Boston donated money to the American Bible Society in exchange for an income stream. Today, this kind of gift is popular because the older you are the greater the income stream. There are also significant tax benefits for donors. Click here for more information. To receive a charitable gift annuity illustration personalized for you, please call or email Mari Carlson, Director of Development, 612.821.3150, mcarlson@mtolivethomes.org .

Charitable Trusts: There are a variety of charitable trusts you can make through your estate. There are numerous benefits to the donor including possibly increasing your income and tax advantages. Charitable trusts can also help you provide an inheritance for your loved ones.

Beneficiary Designation: It is simple to make Mount Olivet Day Services, Mount Olivet Home or Mount Olivet Careview Home a beneficiary of an IRA account or other retirement plan. Since these assets have never been taxed, they make ideal gifts to give to nonprofit organizations. Contact your retirement plan administrator and request the appropriate form.

Retained Life Estate: You can donate your home, one of your most valued possessions, while you are still living in it, even if you want your spouse or other survivor to live in the home for their lifetime. For more information, call or email Mari Carlson, Director of Development, 612.821.3150, mcarlson@mtolivethomes.org .