The Power of Legacy Giving at Builders For Change
Legacy or planned giving offers an incredibly meaningful way for donors to make an enduring impact. By including Builders For Change in your will, you have the opportunity to leave a legacy that reflects your values, helps create lasting change and provides critical support for future generations. Legacy giving is not only a powerful philanthropic tool, but also an accessible way to make a profound difference that will resonate long after your lifetime.
Benefits to you, the Donor
A Lasting Impact
Legacy giving provides the unique satisfaction of knowing that your values will continue to make a positive impact and create a legacy that will support Builders For Change into the far future.
Potential Tax Benefits
In many cases, legacy gifts offer tax benefits, potentially reducing estate taxes for your heirs. By including a charitable bequest in your will, you can support a cause while potentially easing the tax burden on your loved ones. Consulting with a financial advisor or estate planner can help you maximize these benefits.
Flexibility and Control
Legacy gifts can be arranged to fit the specific preferences and financial situation of you, the donor. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or even a contingent gift, where Builders For Change only receives the gift if primary beneficiaries predecease the donor. This allows individuals to prioritize their family’s needs while making a meaningful future gift to us.
Benefits to Builders For Change
Sustainable funding for Future Initiatives
Legacy gifts create a vital funding stream that enables us to plan for the future with confidence. Unlike traditional donations, legacy gifts are often larger, providing significant resources that can expand programs and address long-term needs.
Encouraging donor-led Mission Alignment
Legacy gifts are more than financial contributions; they reflect the deeply help values of our donors. Builders For Change benefit from knowing that your contributions resonate with the community and can leverage legacy gifts to strengthen donor relationships, creating a support base of loyal mission – aligned contributors.
Capacity Building and Growth
Legacy giving allows us to invest in growth, development and capacity building initiatives that may be difficult to fund otherwise. This ensures the charity can continue to adapt, grow, and expand its outreach over time, enhancing our impact in the community.
How to Make Legacy Giving Part of Your Estate Plan
Planned giving doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some steps to consider if you’re interested in including Builders For Change in your will:
Reflect on Your Value and Goals
Begin by considering how the mission statement and cause of Builders For Change reflects what you hold dear. Your legacy contribution should have personal meaning and impact.
Consult with Professionals
An estate planner, lawyer or financial advisor can help you structure your gift in a way that best suits your circumstances.
Common wording could say: “I give [a specific dollar amount or percentage] to Builders For Change, Canadian Registered Charity #83798 8039 RR0001, for the purpose of supporting its mission”
Inform us of your wishes
Informing Builders For Change of your intended legacy gift allows us to recognize your contribution and discuss how your gift might be used. We would like to include you in the “Builders For Change Legacy Society” that not only honour you but will serve to inspire others.
Legacy giving is a beautiful testament to the values, passions and compassion that define us. Through a planned gift in your will, you can provide enduring support to Builders For Change and will ensure that your legacy leaves a positive mark on the world. Not only does this form of giving provide personal and potential tax benefits, but it also grants us the means to build a sustainable future. Planned giving empowers both donors and this charity to work together toward a better tomorrow – one that’s rooted in the values and generosity of today.
Make a Donation Now
Interested in making a donation? Please fill out the form below or send us an email contact@buildersforchange.com. We accept cheques to the mailing address below or we accept etransfers to: donate@buildersforchange.com. To make a monthly donation, or to donate using a credit card, please select the Donate through CanadaHelps button below.
Mailing Address: 120 Clapperton St. Barrie, Ontario, Canada L4M 3G4