The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart Development Office was established to seek funding for present and future ministries and needs and to develop relationships with our partners and donors.  All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. As required by the Internal Revenue Service, the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart retain full authority over the assets given to them. Because we are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation

we gratefully accept gifts in many forms.

 

Cash Contribution
Contributions of cash make a quick and simple gift.  Such gifts, regardless of size, are appreciated and help the Franciscan Sister of the Sacred Heart in fulfilling its mission.

 

Securities
By contributing long-term, appreciated stock, bonds, or mutual funds, you can realize significant tax benefits, including a charitable deduction and no capital gains tax.

 

Planned Giving
A gift made now but given when a death or some future event occurs creates a lasting testimony and leaves your mark on history. A donor who has indicated she/he has remembered a Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in her/his will becomes a part of the Franciscan Circle of Friends.

 

Planned gifts may be made in a variety of ways:
 Gifts through your will or estate plan cost you nothing today but will benefit Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart's future work. A simple sentence can be added to your plan such as “I bequeath ($____, or ____%, or specific property, or residual) to the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart.”
 Life insurance is a way to make a substantial gift to a charity.  Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart would be the beneficiary on your policy and would receive the proceeds at your death.
 You may also designate a gift of securities, bonds, IRAs, or mutual funds in your estate plan.

 

Memorial / Tribute Gift
The next time you find yourself searching for a way to express your feelings, consider an honorary or memorial gift that will be recognized and appreciated by others for years to come.  A gift to the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart can be a fitting, personal way to honor the memory or success of a loved one or to mark other milestones in life.  When the tribute is made; the Development Office will notify the family of your kind act, but will not disclose the amount of your donation.  (Click here to purchase a memorial or tribute gift.)

 

Personalized Gift
Choose a gift from one of the following categories based upon your level of giving and have it personalized.  Memorial Plaque; Deluxe Bench; Living Tree; Pavers for Peace.
 
Annual Reverse Raffle

Take a chance on our 2010 "Jungle Safari" Reverse Raffle.  Tickets are $50.  Only 300 tickets will be sold.  You will be a winner if your ticket is among the last 3 drawn.  All CASH prizes. The largest prize goes to the holder of the last ticket drawn.  Third Prize $500, Second Prize $1000, Grand Prize: $2,500.           Winners need not be present.  Tickets will be drawn at a delicious dinner at St. Francis Woods in Frankfort on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00pm.  Dinner tickets are $15 per person.

For more information or to purchase by credit card over the phone call Gerry at 815-464-3882.  To purchase tickets by mail send a note, indicating the number of raffle and dinner tickets desired, along with your check made payable to FSSH to:    Office of Advancement 9201 W. St. Francis Rd. Frankfort, IL  60423

Our fall fundraiser event is Fraternitas (brothers and sisters bonded by the love of Jesus).  This event involves an evening of raffles, auctions, dinner, fun and friends.

Our 2010 Fraternitas event will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2010, at the Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park, IL.  Dinner tickets will be $80 per person.  Tickets for the Grand Raffle, with all cash prizes, are available for $10 each or 3 for $25.

 

Geraldine Guzaitis - Director of Development Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart 9201 W. St. Francis Road Frankfort, IL  60423-8335 Telephone: 815-464-3882 Fax: 815-464-3809 E-mail: Geraldine.Guzaitis@Provena.org