FAQs • Newington, CT • CivicEngage

How will my personal information be used?: The Board of Trustees of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library is committed to protecting your privacy. Information provided as part of the giving process will be used by the Fund Development Committee for the purpose of ensuring that your contribution is appropriately recorded, processed, tracked and properly recognized. Personal information contained in the Lucy Robbins Welles Library database is used only for Library related business. If you have additional questions, contact the Library Director in the Administrative Office 860-665-8724.

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Library - Legacy Society

1. How will my personal information be used?: The Board of Trustees of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library is committed to protecting your privacy. Information provided as part of the giving process will be used by the Fund Development Committee for the purpose of ensuring that your contribution is appropriately recorded, processed, tracked and properly recognized. Personal information contained in the Lucy Robbins Welles Library database is used only for Library related business. If you have additional questions, contact the Library Director in the Administrative Office 860-665-8724.

2. Does my gift really make a difference?: Yes, every gift makes a difference. Gifts of any size, particularly those made to the Legacy Society, play an important role in helping the Lucy Robbins Welles Library meet its needs. If you have additional questions, contact the Library Director in the Administrative Office 860-665-8724.

3. What are the tax benefits of making a gift?: Most gifts to the Lucy Robbins Welles Library are tax deductible. If you make any type of gift, we will send you a receipt in the mail; please keep this receipt for your records. Also, bequests and trust gifts offer significant tax benefits. If you have additional questions, contact the Library Director in the Administrative Office 860-665-8724. For more information, please see the Gift Overview.

4. What kinds of gifts match my goals?: Deciding your goals is the best way to determine which planned giving method will benefit you the most. If you have additional questions, contact the Library Director in the Administrative Office 860-665-8724. You can also refer to our Interactive Gift Chart.

5. What can I expect as a donor?: To learn more, please visit What You Can Expect as a Donor page.

6. Does the Board of Trustees have a Gift Acceptance Policy?: Yes, the Board of Trustees has adopted a Gift Acceptance Policy. Please contact the Library Director in the Administrative Office at 860-665-8729 to have a copy sent to you. View the Gift Acceptance Policy

7. Is there a Donor Naming Policy?: Yes the Board of Trustees has a Donor Naming Recognition Policy in which the naming or name recognition of library facilities, rooms, special use areas, and specialized collections are set forth in this policy. To learn more please visit The Donor Naming Recognition Policy.

8. How do I mail a donation?: Gifts by check and electronic transfer (including securities) can be initiated and completed through the mail. Simply select the correct giving form for the specific unit or cause, complete it, print it out, and mail to:
Lucy Robbins Welles Library
Attn: Legacy Society
95 Cedar Street
Newington, CT 06111-2645

Please make all checks payable to the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, and be sure to include a completed Gift Giving Form.

9. What if I'm still not sure what to do?: Talk to our Staff. If you have any questions or would like more information about giving to the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, please contact the Library Director.