As a nonprofit organization,
the Minneapolis Heart Institute
Foundation (MHIF) depends on the
generous and faithful gifts of our
friends. Without them, we would
cease to exist. Every gift is important!
We appreciate our volunteers who
provide time, energy, and expertise.
These gifts are valuable, and we cherish
them. But there are other gifts we
appreciate as well, monetary gifts
that fuel the engines of maintenance,
administration, program development,
and other mission-related needs.
These gifts include annual contributions,
major gifts, and planned gifts.
Annual Contributions
Every year, MHIF receives contributions
from thousands of individuals
and businesses who support our
ongoing work. These cash gifts
comprise the backbone of our development
program, and we depend on
them to meet our daily obligations.
For the most part, these gifts come
out of a donor’s disposable income.
Major Gifts
As a growing and vital organization,
MHIF seeks to raise additional funds
for endowment growth and other
special projects and programs. We
challenge our donors to make a larger
gift, something beyond what they
may contribute as an annual gift.
Such gifts may come from savings or
brokerage accounts, or may take the
form of other appreciated property
(e.g., land, building, art).
While the number of donors making
major gifts is smaller than the number
of regular or annual donors, these
generous gifts are extremely important
to our financial health.
Ultimate Gifts
These gifts are in a class by themselves.
They are sometimes made during life and sometimes at death,
as in the case of a will bequest. Most
often, they involve non-cash assets,
such as real-estate, business holdings,
or other estate assets. An ultimate
gift calls for careful planning and
usually requires the assistance of
professional advisors.
Gifts in this category represent a
smaller but highly committed group
of donors. Our staff is available to
help these friends complete their
“dream gifts.”
We value and appreciate every
single one of our donors, no matter
what category of gift they give. The
health and effectiveness of the
Minneapolis Heart Institute
Foundation depends on all of us
giving together.
To learn more about giving to
MHIF, complete the response form
below, or call our toll-free number at
1-877-800-2729. You can also find
information on our Web site at
www.mplsheartfoundation.org.
