Gift Planning Guide

Planning your legacy is one of the most meaningful ways to support the future of your community, and the Nebraska Community Foundation is here to help make that process simple, impactful, and deeply personal. Our Gift Planning Guide offers a comprehensive overview of charitable giving options—from gifts of securities and real estate to retirement assets, life insurance, and agricultural commodities. Whether you’re considering a bequest, establishing a charitable trust, or exploring donor-advised funds, this guide provides the tools, insights, and resources you need to align your philanthropic goals with lasting community impact.

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What to Give

Gifts of Securities

Gifts of Real Estate

Gifts of Retirement Assets

Gifts of Cash

Gifts of Life Insurance

Gifts of Ag Commodities / Grain and Livestock

Gifts of Closely Held Stock

Gifts of Tangible Property

 

How to Give

Gifts in Your Will

Charitable IRA Rollover

Beneficiary Designation Gifts

Charitable Gift Annuity

Charitable Remainder Unitrust

Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust

Charitable Lead Trust

Sale and Unitrust

Give it Twice Trust

Donor-Driven / Donor-Advised Funds

Gifts to Community-Based Funds and Organization Funds

 

Planned Giving Tools

Gift Planning Calculators

Wording for Gifts in Your Will / Will Language

Free Wills Guide

Articles and Insights

Donor E-Newsletter

 

For Professional Advisors

Advisor E-Newsletter

Article: Deferring Taxes Using a Charitable Remainder Trust

Article: Unlocking the Value of Ag Land with Charitable Remainder Trusts

Charitable Tax Reference / GiftLaw Pro

Deduction Calculator

Facts for Professional Advisors

Professional Advisors Resource Kit