Ways To Give

How You Can Make A Difference

Gifts to Queen’s come in many sizes and shapes.

The easiest way to make a financial gift is to write a cheque, make a pledge or use our secure on-line giving site. Your gift will be put to immediate use, and will help build a closer relationship between you and Queen’s School of Medicine.

Gifts of cash, cheques or credit card: maximize your deduction and minimize the gift details. Cash gifts can also be paid by pledge over a period of up to five years. Payments can be made in monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annual installments.

Securities: donated securities enable you to make a larger gift to Queen’s, while avoiding capital gains liability. By transferring these shares in-kind to Queen’s, you are entitled to a deduction for the fair market value of the stock and you avoid the capital gains tax that would be due on a sale.

Gifts made in memory or in honour: gifts may be made in memory or in honour of a friend, relative or classmate, or in recognition of a special occasion or achievement. A special acknowledgement card will be sent notifying the family or individual of the gift.

Corporate Matching Gifts: your gift can be increased significantly if you or your spouse’s employer matches charitable donations. Some companies will match a retiree’s gift.

Gifts in Kind: gifts of real estate, equipment, books, artwork, archival materials and other properties are welcomed by the University. You will receive a tax receipt for the fair market value of the gift. If you are considering making a gift in kind, please contact the Advancement Office to discuss the possibilities.

Other meaningful giving options:

Life Insurance: a policy that is no longer needed for family security makes an excellent gift. You may also buy a new policy, naming us as the beneficiary, and provide a substantial gift for a series of smaller payments.

Charitable Gift Annuity: allows you to give a substantial gift while retaining income benefits from the assets you give to Queen’s.

Bestow a Bequest: gives you the advantage of arranging a gift for Queen’s future, while maintaining your cash flow or financial portfolio. In addition, a bequest to Queen’s provides tax relief for your estate in the year of death.

No matter what you choose to give in support of Queen’s School of Medicine, we can assist you through the process.

Contact us at any time at:

Faculty of Health Sciences Office of Advancement
102 Barrie Street
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6
Phone: 1.800.267.7837 ext 78422
613.533.6000 ext 78422
Fax: 613.533.3197
Email: fhsadv@queensu.ca