Legacy Circle
Demonstrate your dedication to the Society and long-term commitment to supporting its mission to promote excellence in patient care.
The mission of the ASLMS is to promote excellence in patient care by advancing biomedical applications of lasers, light, and energy-based technologies worldwide. ASLMS encourages and accepts gifts to or for the benefit of the ASLMS for purposes that will help the ASLMS fulfill its mission.
What is the Legacy Gifting Fund?
The Legacy Gifting Fund is a perpetual legacy fund so that proceeds earned on the fund may be directed toward purposes that support and carry out the mission of the ASLMS. The ASLMS Board of Directors established the Legacy Gifting Policy in November of 2019 and established the Gift Acceptance Committee.
The Gift Acceptance Committee is charged with reviewing all gifts proposed to be made to the Society, properly screening, accepting or declining those gifts, and making recommendations to the Board on gift acceptance issues when appropriate. The committee consists of the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair of the Finance Committee.
What is the Legacy Circle?
Individuals who have made a gift, either current or deferred, to secure the future growth and mission of the ASLMS are recognized as part of the Legacy Circle. Legacy donors can create a powerful legacy by making a direct impact on the cause that is important to them. Donors will be recognized in perpetuity through ASLMS marketing platforms.
Donors may wish to remain anonymous and will have the opportunity to indicate this on the donation form.
How Do I Donate to the Legacy Circle?
We appreciate donors’ consideration of any gift to the ASLMS, both current and deferred, to secure the future growth and mission of the ASLMS. You may make a gift at any time by completing the Legacy Circle Donation form via the link below.
How Do I Donate to the Legacy Circle?
To donate, please complete the Legacy Circle Donation form, or contact Michelle Morrison, Executive Director, or Paula Deffner, Accounting Specialist, at 715-845-9283.
ASLMS Legacy Gifting Policy
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, encourages and accepts gifts for purposes that will help the Society fulfill its mission. The aim of this policy is to build a perpetual legacy fund so that proceeds earned on the fund may be directed toward purposes that support and carry out the mission of the ASLMS.
Purpose of Policies and Guidelines
The Board of Directors of ASLMS and its staff solicit current and deferred gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations to secure the future growth and mission of the Society. These policies and guidelines govern the acceptance of gifts and provide guidance to prospective donors and their advisors when making gifts. The provisions apply to all gifts received for the benefit of the ASLMS.
We appreciate donors’ consideration. To donate, please contact Michelle Morrison (mmorrison@aslms.org or 715-845-9283), Executive Director, or Paula Deffner (Paula@aslms.org), Accounting Specialist.
Gift Acceptance Committee
The Gift Acceptance Committee is charged with the responsibility of reviewing all gifts proposed to be made to the Society, properly screening and accepting or declining those gifts, and making recommendations to the Board on gift acceptance issues when appropriate. The committee consists of the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair of the Finance Committee.
Restrictions on Gifts
ASLMS will not accept gifts that are too restrictive in purpose, that would jeopardize its 501(c)(3) status, or that are inconsistent with its mission. All final decisions on the restrictive nature of a gift, and its acceptance or refusal, shall be made by the Gift Acceptance Committee.
Gifts Generally Accepted
Cash — acceptable in any form, including check, money order, credit card, or online.
Marketable Securities — may be transferred electronically or delivered physically with the transferor’s endorsement.
Life Insurance — ASLMS will accept gifts of life insurance where it is named as both beneficiary and irrevocable owner.
Deferred Compensation / Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designations.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated. To donate, please complete the Legacy Gifting Form, or contact Michelle Morrison, Executive Director, or Paula Deffner, Accounting Specialist. Phone: 715-845-9283.
Approved by Board of Directors on November 12, 2019
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