A simple way to make a planned gift is by designating assets to BGCHC in your will or living trust. Bequests can take a variety of forms:
General bequest:  Gift of a dollar amount or % of assets of the estate.
Specific bequest: Gift of a designated asset or property.
Residual bequest: After all debts, expenses and specific bequests have been paid, BGCHC receives a specific dollar amount or a % of the remainder.
Contingent bequest: BGCHC becomes a full or partial beneficiary if certain conditions are met, generally family or friends predeceasing the donor.  

Many donors choose to make BGCHC a beneficiary of their retirement plans, such as an IRA, 401(k) 403(b). BGCHC may be designated as the primary, partial or contingent beneficiary. The gift is easy to make or modify through the beneficiary designation form provided by the retirement plan administrator. Gifts of tax-deferred assets avoid the deferred income tax obligation and qualify for a charitable deduction.

BGCHC can be named as a beneficiary of a non-retirement financial account by establishing a transfer at death designation. Assets are transferred directly to BGCHC and avoid probate. 

BGCHC can receive proceeds from a life insurance policy through a variety of gift techniques. Gifts may be revocable or irrevocable and can be affected through a Change of Beneficiary form obtained from one’s insurance provider.

Trusts that benefit BGCHC can be established either during a donor’s lifetime or at the time of death. Often these trusts are used to reduce gift and estate taxes and provide income to beneficiaries. Below are two common options:
‍Charitable Remainder Trust: A CRT creates current income for beneficiaries and an income tax deduction for the donor.  When the trust ends, principal passes to BGCHC. 
‍Charitable Lead Trust:  Through a CLT, BGCHC receives income from the trust for a specified period and principal passes to heirs upon trust termination.