Goals & Benefits
There are many ways to make a gift to ASDS. Take a look at some of the options designed to help you to achieve different goals.
Discover the Benefits of Giving Wisely
Make your commitment and give today or for the future.
Dermatologic surgery is one of the most innovative medical specialties today. ASDS members have pioneered safe, in-office procedures that are saving lives by diagnosing and treating potentially deadly skin cancers earlier and more successfully and are giving patients more effective treatments for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures to help them look and feel their best.
ASDS members have advanced the fields of chemical peeling, cryosurgery, dermabrasion, electrosurgery, hair transplantation, soft tissue augmentation, tumescent liposuction, laser surgery, phlebology, Mohs micrographic surgery, cutaneous reconstruction, wound healing, botulinum toxin, blepharoplasty and rhytidectomy.
To support current and future dermatologic surgeons in continuing their innovative work, ASDS celebrates a number of giving circles in order to recognize our most generous and loyal member donors-- the Stegman Circles and new Legacy Circle.
New Legacy Circle
Give for the future.
You can make a future gift to ASDS without giving up any assets during your lifetime to ensure our strong, vibrant organization endures and grows. Help to guide the aspirations of the next and future generations of dermatologic surgeons, directly impact residents and ignite the careers of future dermatologic surgeons.
Stegman Circles
Give today.
Experience the joy of seeing your contribution have an immediate impact on the ASDS mission as we strive to deliver greater value to membership, grow the organization and advance excellence in dermatologic surgery.
Ways of Giving
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Be the wealthy benefactor you wish you had.
You don’t have to be wealthy to make a generous, long-lasting gift.
- Make a gift right now that costs you nothing during your lifetime.
- Save on taxes by giving appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares.
- Donate life insurance you no longer need.
- Use a gift to reduce your estate tax exposure and eliminate capital gains.
- Receive lifetime income back from us in return for your gift, and pass more of your assets to your heirs.
Planned gifts make it possible to support the mission of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery in a far more significant way than you ever thought possible.
Read more, email us, or contact us at (847) 956-9128.
Plan-a-Gift ™
Interactive Plan-a-Gift™ will recommend the best gift plan to meet your individual needs based on your age, goals and assets, and will help the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery at the same time.
Explore More Gift Options
Will or Trust →
You can plan a gift that will not affect your cash flow.
Appreciated Securities →
Take advantage of appreciated securities, avoid tax.
Life Insurance →
Make a significant gift, no matter the size of your estate.
Retirement Plan →
Donate double-taxed assets and leave more to family.
Real Estate →
Donate a valuable asset, receive powerful tax benefits.
Personal Property →
Donate personal property, receive signifcant tax benefits.
Donor-Advised Fund →
Make a gift from your DAF, or name us a beneficiary.
Mineral Rights →
Gift mineral rights and receive a tax deduction.
Charitable Gift Annuity →
Give a gift of cash or stock, recieve income in return.
Deferred Gift Annuity →
Younger donors can make a gift and lower taxable income.
Flexible Gift Annuity →
More flexibility than a deferred payment gift annuity.
Personal Planning
Use these tools to start your gift to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Learn More →.