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At Bright Solutions, we are very happy to support you and your organization where we have professional expertise. Of course, we have a lot of experience with issues that extend beyond our technical practices in the business environment, so we will share what we know (not an opinion but something we can provide an actual documented reference). Whenever we are asked the particular question about Charitable Gift Annuities, we use the American Council on Gift Annuities references as follows :

What is a Charitable Gift Annuity?

A charitable gift annuity is a way to make a gift to your favorite charity, and still receive an income for yourself or others. It is a contract under which a charity, in return for a transfer of cash or other property, agrees to pay a fixed sum of money for a period measured by one or two lives. The person who contributes an asset for the annuity is called the “donor”, and the person who receives payments is called the “annuitant” or “beneficiary.” Usually, the annuitant is also the donor, but this is not always true. The maximum number of annuitants is two, and payments can be made to them jointly or successively.

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For many not-for-profit organizations, engaging and growing philanthropic investment is an essential part of the bottom line.  Our fundraising practice is dedicated to helping our clients engage philanthropy in ways that help maximize their mission.  The Bright Solutions works cooperatively with the leadership within organizations, as well as the dedicated staff and volunteers to establish processes and goals that leverage the distinct assets and dynamic needs of each organization.

The marketplace and philanthropic conditions are constantly changing, and our clients face new opportunities and challenges every day.  That’s why our fundraising practice is centered on a forward thinking approach that implements the best solutions that can be activated now while strategically positioning organizations for future growth.

Our diverse and richly experienced team has its fingers on the pulse of today’s not-for-profit organization.  We’ve worked with the largest funders in the country and some of the smallest.  We offer a range and depth of experience to provide clients with unmatched solutions.  We are passionate about getting new initiatives off the ground or injecting even the most successful fundraising program with innovative approaches.