{"id":41605,"date":"2026-03-13T13:31:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T17:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&p=41605"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:43:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:43:00","slug":"creative-ways-to-give-2026","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/creative-ways-to-give-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Ways to Give: Aligning Your Legacy with Your Values"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

The Bates experience is defined by a “commitment to responsible stewardship of the wider world.” As alumni, your support ensures that the college remains a “model of the liberal arts,” fostering the next generation of leaders and scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many members of the Bates community look for ways to deepen their impact in ways that align with their personal financial goals. Creative Ways to Give<\/strong> is an invitation to explore how different assets can be used to sustain the Bates mission. Through stories of fellow Bobcats, we will discuss how thoughtful planning can transform assets\u2014such as appreciated securities, retirement accounts, or real estate\u2014into lasting opportunities for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We invite you to join the Gift Planning team in this webinar to discuss:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n