Ways to Give
There are a number of effective means of giving to the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, all of which will assist the Board of Trustees to improve the Library. Each year thousands of residents directly benefit from charitable contributions made by patrons and friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library. Give to the Lucy Robbins Welles Library and your gift will inspire the Newington community for many years to come.
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Gift Acceptance Policy
The purpose of the Gift Acceptance Policies is to give guidance and counsel to those individuals within The Lucy Robbins Welles Library (LRWL) concerned with the planning, promotion, solicitation, receipt, acceptance, management, reporting, use, and disposition of private sector gifts.
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Summary of the Gift Acceptance Policy
A summary of Lucy Robbins Welles Library Gift Acceptance Policy
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Gifts of Cash
This is the most straightforward and frequently used method of supporting the Library.
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Memorial or Honorary Book Donations
In the case of memorial or honorary book donations are cash donations made in memory or in honor of a specified loved one. All materials purchased with memorial gifts will contain a gift plate listing names of the donor and the person honored.
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Gifts of Objects & Other Gifts
Gifts of furnishings and art for the library facility if such gifts are compatible with the library’s needs and purpose will be considered.
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Estate Gifts/Bequests
The Library administrative staff and the Fund Development Committee assist donors and their advisors with integrating charitable gifts into their financial, tax and estate planning objectives, maximizing benefits to both donors and the Lucy Robbins Welles Library.
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Matching Gifts
Many businesses have programs to match employee gifts of cash either in whole or in part.
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Gift Planning
Charitable estate planning can provide perpetual opportunities at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library for future generations
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Legacy Society's "750 Anniversary Club"
Be one of 750 people to donate $75 in honor of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library’s service to the community. All proceeds will go toward future library development.
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Stack the Racks Donations
Donate $30 and help us Stack the Racks
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Newington Library 5K Challenge Road Race
The Newington Library 5K Challenge road is an annual fundraiser of the Library Board of Trustees held on the third Sunday in May at Mill Pond Park.
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Interactive Gift Chart
Choosing your goals is the best way to determine which planned giving method will benefit you the most.
For More Information
The Library’s Director and the Board of Trustees will be happy to assist you and answer any questions. For more information call 860-665-8724. We can help you find your optimal plan to support our facility, collection and programs.