Your Reason for Giving
Deciding to leave a legacy gift to charity is a major milestone in one’s philanthropic journey. Oftentimes, these gifts won’t go into effect for many years, so it’s important to clearly articulate your reason for giving so it will accurately reflect your vision.
For help writing your Legacy Giving Notification, please contact:
Prompts to guide your statements
- Explain what inspired your desire to be charitable.
- Describe the values that drove your charitable involvement.
- What causes or issues are you most passionate about?
- Which organizations are you supporting, and why?
- Express your hopes and dreams for your children and grandchildren.
Suggestions on what to do with your letter:
- Share it now with your children and grandchildren to inspire them to start or continue their charitable journey.
- Save this letter with your estate planning documents.
- DJCF can archive this alongside your philanthropic accounts with us. When you’re ready, we would be glad to share it with your family or advisors.
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