Summer Newsletter 2005.qxd - Magnolia Manor
Summer Newsletter 2005.qxd - Magnolia Manor
Summer Newsletter 2005.qxd - Magnolia Manor
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If you had a million dollars<br />
in your bank account to give to<br />
<strong>Magnolia</strong> <strong>Manor</strong>, how would<br />
you make the gift?<br />
Would you send a personal check through the mail?<br />
Probably not.<br />
Would you drive to the president’s office, walk in<br />
and personally hand him a check? Maybe.<br />
Would you call the Development Office and request<br />
someone to come and get the check? Perhaps.<br />
Would you give the money as an unrestricted gift, to<br />
be used however the <strong>Manor</strong> wishes? Possibly.<br />
Would you want your gift to go to a specific purpose,<br />
such as building construction or endowment growth?<br />
Could be.<br />
The point is, making a sizable gift to <strong>Magnolia</strong><br />
<strong>Manor</strong> or any nonprofit organization requires a<br />
variety of considerations. And, really, “sizeable” is<br />
On Giving a Million<br />
McDonald Willis<br />
a relative term. It may be $25,000 to one donor or<br />
may be a $1 million gift to another. In fact, even a<br />
gift of $10,000 can cause considerable deliberation.<br />
We in the Development Office of <strong>Magnolia</strong><br />
<strong>Manor</strong> understand the dynamics of gift giving and<br />
realize that philanthropic satisfaction relates not<br />
only to the size of a gift, but to such things as<br />
how it is given, who is involved, when it occurs<br />
and what it accomplishes. We appreciate concerns<br />
relating to privacy and family issues. We know that<br />
giving can have emotional dimensions far beyond<br />
the value of the gift.<br />
Our gift-planning specialists are prepared to<br />
assist you not only in transferring a gift of any<br />
size to <strong>Magnolia</strong> <strong>Manor</strong>, but also in helping you<br />
deal with various questions and concerns along<br />
the way. You will find us knowledgeable, skillful,<br />
courteous and respectful of your wishes.<br />
To talk to us about a possible gift, use the<br />
response form below, or call the Development<br />
Office toll free at 866-924-9352, ext. 5928. You<br />
can also reach us through our website at<br />
www.magnoliamanor.com. MM<br />
Please complete and return this reply form if you would like for me to contact you:<br />
___ Please contact me about a personal visit. The best time to call is: _______.<br />
Name_________________________________________________________<br />
Address_______________________________________________________<br />
City__________________________________________________________<br />
State___________ Zip________________<br />
Phone______________________________<br />
Mail this form to: Mac Willis, <strong>Magnolia</strong> <strong>Manor</strong>, 2001 S. Lee St., Americus, GA 31709<br />
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