Leaving A Legacy
Making a Difference for the Future

Many people want to make a lasting difference with what God has entrusted to them.  Here are 10 Ways You Can Leave A Legacy* here at God's Bible School and College.

1. Prepare a will.  Only 50% of those who pass away have one.  Without a will, you lose control of the possessions and wealth you worked a lifetime to acquire.
   
2. Leave a gift in your will for God's Bible School and College.  Less than 3% of all wills settled contain a charitable provision.  Imagine the positive impact on our institution if each of our friends made a donation in their will, even a modest gift.
   
3. Leave a specific dollar amount or a percentage of the assets in your will to GBS. This provision can be a part of a new will or added to your existing will with a simple amendment, called a codicil.
   
4. Consider using your present assets for a charitable gift.  These can include, but aren't limited to: stocks, bonds, CD's, real estate, etc.  Such gifts may even provide a tax savings to you and your family.
   
5. Name GBS as the beneficiary of you IRA, retirement or pension plan.  This will help you to avoid costly probate fees and insure a smooth transition of your bequest.
   
6. Purchase a new life insurance policy naming GBS as the beneficiary. You can even purchase a paid up policy that will be a great blessing for the future.
   
7. Name GBS as he beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy.  This is a simple but powerful way to benefit God's work.
   
8. Remember deceased loved ones with a memorial gift to GBS.  What a thoughtful way to honor your loved ones and bless the ministry of God's Bible School.
   
9. Encourage family members and friends to leave gifts to GBS in their wills and financial plans.  This is a wonderful way to witness and be a blessing at the same time.
   
10. Invest in the many opportunities God's Bible School has in estate planning.  Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts, and Scholarship Endowments are available to aid in your gifting and offer tax savings.

For more information please contact:
Jack Hooker
Vice President for Advancement
1810 Young St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
jhooker@gbs.edu
(513) 721-7944 ext. 1222