Thank you for your interest in Darlington School! As director of planned giving, I am fortunate to have a job that most people only dream about - working each day with fellow alumni and friends of Darlington to find planned giving options that match their needs and allow them a way to give back to the school that has meant so much to all of us.

My Darlington roots go back 43 years. I enrolled as a sixth-grader at the Lower School and graduated from the Upper School in 1974, the year after Darlington merged with Thornwood School for Girls. Continuing the family tradition, my two daughters have attended the school as well. The benefits Darlington has provided me and my girls are both immeasurable and humbling. I am excited to share with you my Darlington experiences and look forward to hearing about yours.

Planned giving will play a vital role in the future success of Darlington. Each year, we have an increasing number of alumni and friends who are benefiting from life income plans, gift annuities and other gift vehicles. I look forward to exploring with you the many ways you, through planned giving, can help us make this wonderful school even better while - at the same time - benefiting from possible income and/or estate tax reductions.

Warmest regards and Go Tigers!

Clay Doss '74
Planned Giving Director

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Personal Planner

Chronic Illness – Care of Your Person If you have a chronic illness, your personal planning will need to involve careful consideration of your condition. Many Americans experience ALS disease, Alzheimer's, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) or other types of chronic diseases. More ...

Generous IRA Gift Jerry is a fireman who volunteers for a number of charities in his community. Recently, Darlington School shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift >>.

Major IRA Gift Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.

Sid Yarbrough Testimonial on Heritage Society In September 1951, my parents had the foresight to enroll me as a freshman at Darlington School for Boys in Rome, Ga. In their minds, this was considered the finest thing they could give their son and, indeed, it was just what they believed, one fine gift. More on Sid Yarbrough Testimonial on Heritage Society >>.

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. More on Planned Giving Spotlight: Will Enloe ('90) >>.

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