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\u00a0<\/span>3 Wins When You Give Appreciated Stock<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cHe shoots\u2014he scores!\u201d The crowd erupts. Lights flash, music plays, and the bench celebrates.<\/span><\/p>\n

In hockey, there\u2019s nothing quite like a hat trick: three goals in a single game. It\u2019s a thrilling moment of achievement.<\/span><\/p>\n

While giving appreciated stock may not come with flashing lights, it\u2019s still a smart and deeply meaningful way to support Grace Christian University and help advance the mission of \u201cgraduating courageous ambassadors for Christ who make an eternal impact wherever they go\u201d. And just like a hat trick, it comes with three major wins:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. You give generously, without dipping into your cash on hand.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. You receive a fair market value deduction at the time of your gift.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. You avoid capital gains taxes you\u2019d otherwise owe on the stock sale.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your gift can have a lasting, eternal impact. It\u2019s a practical and faith-filled way to steward the resources God has entrusted to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

    To learn how to give appreciated stock or explore other intentional ways to support Grace Christian University<\/a>, reach out to Pete Tilden at<\/span> ptilden@gracechristian.edu<\/span><\/a> or call <\/span>(616) 298-0771<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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