GIVING WITH GRACE
SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC AT LAKE NORMAN HUMANE
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND BENEFITS
The primary focus of this clinic is to lower the number of pets that are euthanized, abandoned, or surrendered to rescues and animal controls by offering affordable low-cost spays and neuters to the public and other rescue groups. Adding another spay/neuter option for the public will lessen the wait time it currently takes to schedule a low cost surgery which will in turn, lower the birth rate of unwanted kittens and puppies.
The vaccines that will be available include the Rabies vaccine for all pets, Bordetella and Distemper vaccines for dogs, and FVRCP vaccines for cats.
By establishing an in-house clinic, we aim to significantly reduce costs and improve the efficiency of our operations while fostering responsible pet ownership and reducing the burden on local animal control agencies.
Fundraising and Support Needed
With a lead gift from the Giving with Grace Foundation, we are ready to finalize our architectural plans for the upfit at our facility. Although 65% of the necessary $1,000,000 required to complete this project has been pledged, we are still in need of additional funding to reach our goal. Community support is crucial to making this in-house clinic a reality. Naming opportunities are available for donors who wish to make a significant impact.
For more information, please contact SpayNeuterClinic@lakenormanhumane.org. Any donation will help in meeting the goal. Donations can be made in person at 2106 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117 or by visiting our website www.lakenormanhumane.org
Substantial Cost Savings for Lake Norman Humane
We anticipate a substantial cost savings by performing surgeries internally and by having a dedicated veterinarian on staff. This approach is expected to save us approximately $123,000 annually on spay/neuter services and an additional $61,000 on other veterinary expenses. These funds can be reallocated to other vital services and initiatives, furthering our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pets in need.
Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Wait Times
The establishment of the in-house clinic will also lead to a notable reduction in the length of stay for pets awaiting adoption by enabling timelier spay and neuter procedures. Previously, we had to rely on appointments at external clinics, which often resulted in extended wait times for a dog or cat to be available for adoption. By minimizing these delays, more pets can be prepared for adoption quicker, helping them find their forever homes sooner.
HOW TO DONATE… ONLINE AND PRINTABLE FORMS
METHODS OF GIVING
Donors may make a one-time gift or pledge over a period of up to three years. Gifts of cash as well as gifts of stocks, securities, and other assets of value are welcome. Lake Norman Humane is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Various options for giving are listed below:
CASH
Writing a check is the easiest and most common way to make a gift. You may send your check with your signed letter of intent, or you can indicate on your letter of intent when you wish to send your check. Cash gifts may be claimed annually as charitable deductions on your federal income tax return.
CREDIT CARD
Gifts by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) are accepted by Lake Norman Humane through a secure online account with Network for Good, a division of Bonterra. If you choose to pay with a credit card, use the link provided here. Please mail your intent letter to Lake Norman Humane 2106 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117 and let us know that you will be charging your gift. Gifts by credit card are tax deductible.
PLEDGES
You may pledge your campaign commitment over a period of up to three (3) years. We are encouraging pledges payable to be paid as soon as possible, to help with the construction costs. Your first payment can begin at the date of your choice. Pledge reminders will be sent to you in the months you indicate on your intent letter, either monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually.
APPRECIATED SECURITIES
Gifts of appreciated securities such as stocks (including mutual fund shares) and bonds are tax deductible at their fair market value on the day they are transferred to Lake Norman Humane’s account. Remember that you must transfer the securities to Lake Norman Humane’s account to avoid paying capital gains tax on the profit; you cannot sell the securities first. NOTE: Please contact Lake Norman Humane to notify them of your gift of securities and to get information and account number to make the transfer.
REAL ESTATE
The same tax advantages that apply to stocks and bonds also apply to real estate. You may give real estate held long-term and receive a charitable deduction for the full market value.
DEFERRED GIFT OPPORTUNITIES
Immediate gifts, such as those listed above, will be the most useful to Lake Norman Humane at this time. However, you may wish to consider making a deferred gift to maximize your gift.
Listed below are various deferred or planned giving opportunities that may enable you to make an even larger gift to the campaign:
LIFE INSURANCE
By giving an insurance policy already in force, you will receive a charitable deduction for the cash value of the policy. You may take out a new insurance policy on your life, or assign one already in force, naming Lake Norman Humane as the owner and beneficiary. Any premiums will be tax deductible.
GIFTS IN TRUST
You may make a gift of cash or appreciated securities through a Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Lead Trust. You may receive the income from the remainder Trust until your death, the death of your spouse, or specified time when Lake Norman Humane receives the remaining balance in the trust. Or, you can specify an amount to be paid to Lake Norman Humane from a Lead Trust for a specified number of years, with the principal remaining in the trust. You will receive a charitable deduction for the gift based on the terms of the trust.
RETENTION OF LIFE INTEREST GIFT
You may give a personal residence or farm and retain lifetime use of the property. You will receive a charitable deduction for the gift based on the terms of the agreement. The property is removed from your estate for tax purposes. The donor is responsible for taxes, insurance, and maintenance. At your death or the death of the surviving spouse, the gift becomes the property of Lake Norman Humane.
RETIREMENT PLAN
You may name Lake Norman Humane as beneficiary of all or a portion of a retirement plan such as an IRA or Keogh Plan. The trustee of the plan will help you make that beneficiary designation. Upon your death, the gift will come to Lake Norman Humane without probate.
SAVING BENEFICIARY
You may name Lake Norman Humane as a beneficiary of any savings account, CD, or annuity. Upon your death, that account becomes the property of Lake Norman Humane automatically and without probate.
A BEQUEST THROUGH YOUR WILL
You may name Lake Norman Humane in your will or in a codicil to your will for a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or as a final contingent beneficiary.
