Living Hope Legacy Giving: Leave a Lasting Impact
Thank you for considering leaving a legacy that will make a lasting impact through Living Hope. By including Living Hope in your estate plans, you can ensure that the work you care about continues to thrive for generations to come.
Why Choose Legacy Giving?
Legacy giving allows you to extend your support beyond your lifetime, leaving a mark on the causes that matter most to you. By including Living Hope in your will, trust, or other planned giving arrangement, you contribute to the long-term sustainability of our mission. Your legacy gift will provide ongoing support to our dream of impacting those living in poverty. If you have ever considered making a major donation to a charitable organization or nonprofit, consider making it a part of your Estate Plan. There are numerous tax and legal benefits to this practice, not to mention the potential reach it could have. Charitable Gifts are often exempt from Estate Tax, meaning more of the gift would go directly to the organization. Donors can avoid capital gains taxes when they transfer assets as part of a Planned Gift — again maximizing the contribution to charity.
Types of Legacy Gifts
There are several ways you can make a legacy gift to Living Hope:
- Bequests: Include a specific dollar amount, percentage of your estate, or specific assets in your will or living trust.
- Charitable Remainder Trust: Provide income to yourself or a loved one during their lifetime, with the remainder going to support Living Hope.
- Life Insurance or Retirement Accounts: Designate Living Hope as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or retirement account.
- Gift of Real Estate: Donate property to Living Hope, receiving potential tax benefits while supporting our mission.
- Endowed Gifts: Establish an endowed fund in your name, perpetuating your legacy while supporting Living Hope in perpetuity.
The Impact of Your Legacy
When you leave a legacy gift to Living Hope, you join a special group of individuals who are deeply committed to making a difference. Your generosity will:
Empower future generations to “Bring Hope and Break Despair”. Ensure that Living Hope’s work continues to transform lives for years to come. Inspire others to follow in your footsteps, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
How to Get Started
Leaving a legacy gift to Living Hope is a straightforward process that begins with a conversation. We encourage you to:
- Contact Us: Reach out to our Legacy Giving Team at partners@livinghope.co.za to discuss your intentions and ask any questions you may have.
- Consult Your Advisors: We recommend consulting with your financial and legal advisors to ensure your legacy gift aligns with your overall estate plan.
- Choose Your Legacy: Determine the type of legacy gift that best suits your goals and circumstances.
- Update Your Plans: Update your will, trust, or beneficiary designations to include Living Hope.
- Notify Us: Inform us of your intention, allowing us to express our gratitude and ensure your wishes are understood.
Your Legacy, Our Future!
You become an integral part of our organization’s continued success by including Living Hope in your legacy plans. Your legacy is a statement of your values, leaving an indelible mark on the world you wish to shape.
For more information about legacy giving or to begin the conversation, please get in touch with our Legacy Giving Team at partners@livinghope.co.za. Your enduring commitment will fuel our mission and inspire positive change for future generations.