The
remarkable sponsorship that has sustained The Japan-America Student
Conference (JASC) for over 70 years is possible in large part to the
generosity of alumni, corporate partners, and foundations, all of whom
believe deeply in the importance of promoting peace thorough mutual
understanding and trust between the US and Japan.
Your continued support is essential! To learn more about ways to support JASC, please see the complete topic below.
Annual Giving &Giving Recognition Donations
to the Annual Fund are important to JASC's financial stability and
reflect members' commitment to JASC's mission. JASC offers many
different levels of recognition and is happy to help explore which one
is right for you. Please consider joining one of our new Giving Circles!
Alumni donations support 30% of the JASC budget - without you the Conference would not be possible. Read more about the benefits of and opportunities to give back to JASC below or donate online today.
Giving Methods & Planned Giving JASC accepts a variety of payment options to make donating as simple and convenient as possible for you.Planned giving offers donors a new way to make long-term, substantial gifts to JASC.
JASC Annual Fund
Please consider making a financial contribution to JASC today.
All Donations are tax deductible.
No gift is too small!
Demonstrate your commitment and belief in the value of international
cultural exchange whenever you make a donation. Many members give their
time, an essential component of our success. Your financial support is
another key way that you help JASC to advance the mission of promoting
peace thorough mutual understanding and trust between the US and Japan.
Why Give Back
Your support to the Annual Fund is important for many reasons.
The Annual Fund supports our student Executive Committee as they organize the sites for JASC and plan meaningful panels, presentations and discussions.
The Annual Fund supports scholarships, outreach and recuiting so that we can continue to attract intelligent, curious and motivated student leaders to our program regardless of need.
The Annual Fund supports alumni programming . The original mission of JASC to promote peace through mutual understanding, friendship and trust cannot succeed if your
connection with JASC ends after the program. Together, JASC alumni can
enact real change in the world. To this end, JASC is working hard to
strengthen and maintain alumni connections.
The Annual Fund supports the overall implementation of JASC by assisting the Board and staff in mission efforts not always covered by participation costs
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Giving Recognition
Benefactor
$20,000 or more
Diplomats
$8,000+
Patrons
$2,500+
Sponsors
$1,000+
Contributor
$500+
Friend
$1+
The Daruma Circle
The
Daruma Circle was established in 2005 to recognize alumni who have
supported JASC for at least five consecutive years. Members of the
Daruma Circle are recognized in the Executive Director's Annual Report.
The Leadership Circle
The
Leadership Circle is JASC's premier donor group, acknowledging
contributors who provide leadership through their annual gifts of
$1,000* or more. Members join a distinguished roster of supporters who
help sustain a proud tradition of cultural exchange, international
friendship, academic achievement and civic engagement.
*Alumni
who have participated in JASC within the last five years, including the
year of their fifth reunion, may become a member of The Leadership
Circle and receive the benefits of membership with a gift of $500 or
more.
The Guardian Circle
The
Guardian's Circle is our leadership group of uniquely dedicated JASC
supporters who are committed to providing for future generations of
JASC by pledging contributions to JASC through bequests/wills and other
means of special giving.
Giving Methods There are many ways to give to JASC
By check, payable to "JASC"
International Student Conferences 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite LL2
Washington DC 20036
By giving Stock or Securities: For instructions, call JASC at 202-289-4231 or e-mail
You may also give to JASC through various planned giving arrangements such as Bequests, Life Insurance, and Trusts.
Matching Gifts
A
matching gift is when your company matches your contribution to the
college. This is a great way to double or triple your gift. Last year,
JASC received over $XX in matching gifts. However, this amount could be
much higher if everyone who is eligible for a matching gift
participated in the program.
To
find out if your company offers a matching gift program, consult with
your Human Resources office. If your company does have a matching gift
program, simply complete a form and submit it to JASC, Inc. For more
information, e-mail
Planned Giving
Planned
giving is a tangible gift that extends beyond your own lifetime - into
the future. Planned charitable contributions often provide the donor
with significant tax savings and deductions. Please review our Easy Steps to Planning Your Legacy Gift to the Japan-America Student Conference.
The Guardian's Circle is
our leadership group of uniquely dedicated JASC supporters who are
committed to providing for future generations of JASC by pledging
contributions to JASC through bequests/wills and other means of special
giving.
Becoming
a member of the Guardian's Circle means making a pledge now but not
giving now. You may choose to give your contribution to JASC through
your:
• Bequests/ Will
• Securities / Stocks
• Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
In this first year JASCers who pledge their legacy gift will be designated as Founders
of this prestigious community. By becoming a member of the Guardian
Circle in JASC FY2005- 2006 you will be recognized as a founder and
your name will be displayed in JASC's Washington, DC office on a
permanent and distinguished display, but most importantly you will have
helped ensure the success of JASC for future generations.
JASC is currently seeking volunteers who wish to form the Guardian Circle Advisory Committee . For more information please contact Executive Director, Regina McGarvey.
Sign up Now! Guardian Circle Pledge Form
See also our Frequently Asked Questions
For more information contact: Regina Dull, Executive Director
International Student Conferences 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite LL2
Washington DC 20036
202-289-4231
Frequently Asked Questions
What is planned giving?
Planned
giving is a gift or bequest from committed JASC contributors who are
simply continuing their support beyond their own lifetime. Planned
giving combines financial planning, estate planning, and tax planning
techniques to enable friends of JASC to make gifts of greater
significance often with substantial tax advantages.
Do I need to give money now?
No,
you do not need to give the contribution today. The Guardian Circle is
seeking pledges. There is no minimum amount required for your pledge
and it is not even necessary to include the amount in the pledge.
I am not ready to make this commitment the Guardian Circle now; May I do it in the future?
Of
course. The JASC Guardian Circle is new. Membership in this planned
giving program is open to anyone who wishes to make a Legacy Gift to
JASC. It is our way of thanking you for making a meaningful commitment
to provide for JASC for generations to come.
I am under 50 - I thought that planned giving applied to older people?
Planned
giving today is divided evenly among a wide range of age groups. Almost
50 percent of bequest intentions are under age 55. And 11 percent of
Americans say they have already earmarked money for charities in their
wills or created another type of planned gift.
What are the tax advantages for planned giving?
Planned
gifts enable you to make a gift to JASC and reduce or possibly
eliminate various income, federal, state and estate taxes the year you
make the gift or when the gift is transferred to JASC. We suggest you
speak to a professional advisor to learn the details pertaining to your
specific situation. JASC alum, Heather Conahan is available to consult
on a pro bono basis. Please refer to her contact information below.
Planned giving donors are usually wealthy; I am not. Why me?
No
gift is ever too small. Planned giving can me simple and offer both tax
advantages and the security of life income for a range of individual
needs. More people are finding it possible to make charitable bequests
after providing adequately for the needs of loved ones.
JASC
encourages you to go through a financial planning process to identify
your goals and determine what is necessary to fund those goals. You may
discover you have enough to meet your goals and pledge a legacy gift to
JASC. JASC alum, Heather Conahan specializes in estate planning and is
willing to advise you on a pro bono basis as well. She can be reached
at:
Ms. Heather Conahan, JASC 43 (1991)
Partner, Loden & Conahan, LLC
737 Bishop Street, Suite 2990
Honolulu, HI 96813
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