Senator Jesse Helms was a man of courage, character, and strong convictions, who was in the mold of our founding fathers. In lieu of flowers, and to further Helms' vision of promoting traditional American values and the principles upon which our nation was founded, memorials can be made to the Jesse Helms Center.
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Methods of Giving
Membership Levels and Benefits
- Ambassador (Gift of $100+)
- Our newsletter, "The Standard."
- Priority notification of ticket opportunities for Helms Center special events.
- Advance notification of all Helms Center publications.
- Special recognition i our newsletter, "The Standard."
- A private tour of The Jesse Helms Center upon request.
- Senator's Advisory Council (Gift of $500+)
- All benefits of the Ambassador Membership.
- All Helms Center publications, video productions, and full web site access.
- Two reserved tickets to one Helms Forum event of your choice.
- Exclusive "behind the scenes" tour of the Helms Center archives upon request.
- Helms Center Trustee (Gift of $1000+)
- All benefits of the Senator's Advisory Council Membership.
- A personally signed copy of Senator Helms' memoir, Here's Where I Stand.
- Two reserved seating tickets with VIP seating and VIP parking at all Helms Lecture series events.
- Two VIP reserved tickets to all Helms Forum events.
- Chairman's Circle Membership
(Gift of $5,000 +)
- All benefits of the Helms Center Trustee.
- A numbered, limited-edition portrait of Senator Helms by famed sketch artist Freda Ritter
The Dorothy Helms Society
- The society is available to anyone notifying us that they have made a provision for a gift to The Jesse Helms Center Foundation in their estate planning. Gifts include a bequest, charitable trust, real estate, will or other type of planned gift. Benefits include:
- All benefits of the Helms Center Trustee.
- Special permanent recognition in the A.J. Fletcher Building.
- Exclusive invitation to Dorothy Helms Society events.
Outright Gifts
To provide The Jesse Helms Center Foundation with immediate support, gifts can be made in cash and securities. Outright gifts are used by The Foundation to continue established programs and fulfill current needs. This provides the donor with immediate tax benefits.
Planned Gifts
Specific tax advantages accompany planned gift arrangements. Income tax savings, increased income, and capital gains tax savings are a few of the benefits utilized through planned giving.
Pledges
A pledge is a formal commitment to make a gift to The Jesse Helms Center Foundation. This method allows donors to give generously by making regular payments over a determined period of time.
Matching Gifts
Numerous companies match or multiply employee gifts to The Foundation in an effort to encourage philanthropy. Before you make a gift, inquire about your employer's participation in a matching gift program.
Bequests
A simple way to give is to remember The Jesse Helms Center Foundation in your will. With the assistance of an attorney, a bequest may be made with a new will or the addition of a codicil to your existing will. Your bequest, regardless of its amount, will aid the foundation in directly shaping the lives of young people in the future.
Real Estate
Not only does a gift of real estate benefit The Foundation, it allows you to claim an income tax charitable donation based on the full market value of your property. |
