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| Planned Giving Spotlight: Will Enloe ('90) |
Darlington has been a part of Will Enloe's ('90) life since primary school. A second-generation alumnus, there was never a doubt that he would spend his formative years at the Lakeside, but even after graduating in 1990, he has remained an active member of the school community.
"Will is past president and member of Darlington's Alumni Council. He has volunteered his time to raise money for the Annual Fund. He gives annually at the J.J. Darlington level, and his support of the school's planned giving program has earned him membership to the J. Daniel Hanks Sr. Heritage Society," said Headmaster Tom Whitworth. "Will gives generously of both his time and resources, and Darlington is fortunate to have such a friend."
Looking back, he credits Darlington with teaching him many of the professional values that are important to him today. "Teachers like Sam Moss ('63) taught me the importance of being thoughtful toward others, not for personal gain but to truly benefit another. I try to live this lesson each day," Enloe said. "Gordon Neville ('55) introduced me to the '5 Ts' of preparedness. Randa Mixon, now retired, was an inspiration to me as well. She loved teaching, and she taught me that I should enjoy what I do each and every day. I can honestly say that I do."
Enloe humbly said he simply believes in the old adage, "To whom much is given, much is required." "As a graduate of Darlington, I feel truly blessed," he said. "Giving back brings me joy, and it's so easy to do. As an alumnus, I have the responsibility and the fortuity to ensure that today's Darlington student receives the same opportunities as I did."
Darlington is a part of Will Enloe, and through a planned gift in his estate, he will forever be linked to the school's legacy. "There is a widespread belief that you have to be 'older' to make a planned gift, but this is simply not true," said Mary Hight Sawhill ('96), director of planned giving. "People of all ages are able to gift in a way that provides for future support of Darlington."
Enloe, for example, has gifted a portion of his retirement account to Darlington. This type of planned gift is easy for someone like him, who has a retirement account through his employer, is charitably inclined, and would like to leave his mark on the world. Additionally, his assets will not be eaten up by taxes.
"It is clear that retirement planning incentives have been designed to create funds for retirement, but not to create funds for inheritance," Sawhill said. "However, just as our tax laws encourage retirement planning, they also contain attractive benefits when charitable organizations like Darlington are on the receiving end of qualified retirement plans."
"A retirement account passed on to family or friends can easily be a burden to them with the estate and income taxes they will have to pay on this asset," Enloe said. "By gifting my retirement account to Darlington and other charities, my estate will not pay taxes on this gift. That is a relief to me. And the fact that my gift can keep on giving to Darlington long after I am gone is a source of pride for me. I love Darlington, and it will always be a part of my life."
For more information on the gifting of retirement assets or to see a personal illustration, please contact Mary Hight Sawhill ('96), director of planned giving, toll free at 800-368-4437, ext. 496, or by e-mail at msawhill@darlingtonschool.org.
You also may want to make it easy and convenient to have a bequest included in your will. The language below shows how a bequest can very easily be included in your will.
You might find it helpful to select the "print" button on the top of your screen and print this page. You may feel free to give this page to your attorney. If he or she has any questions, please have them contact Clay Doss '74 at phone number 706-236-0496 or email me at plannedgiving@darlingtonschool.org.
Example bequest language - Please feel free to change the numbers or percentages as you desire.
1. Bequest of cash
"I bequeath the sum of $10,000 to Darlington School of Rome, GA."
2. Bequest of a percent of the estate
"I devise and bequeath 20% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to Darlington School, Rome, GA."
3. Contingent Bequest
"If my brother John Doe survives me, I devise and bequeath 20% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to John Doe. If John Doe does not survive me, then I devise and bequeath 20% of my residuary estate, whether real or personal property and wherever located to Darlington School, Rome, GA."
You may print a Bequest tri-fold brochure. What Legacy Will You Leave or Will Your Will be Known.
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