Legacy Gifts
Explore how your support can ensure the continued success of The Women's Building's mission. Consider making a lasting contribution that will have a significant and lasting impact on our organization and the communities we serve. If you believe in The Women's Building, we invite you to include us in your estate plan. Join other generous donors who are committed to securing our long-term financial stability. You can contribute through your will or by designating us as a beneficiary of your investment account, retirement account, donor-advised fund, or life insurance policy. Your legacy can help us build a brighter future. Watch the VideoWhat’s a Legacy Gift?
Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, encompasses the generous donations supporters intend to contribute to a nonprofit in the future, typically after their passing. This reflects their thoughtful commitment with the chosen organization and its mission, as donors often make these plans well in advance of the actual distribution of these gifts to the intended beneficiaries.
Anyone can leave a legacy to support a charitable cause by leaving a bequest in their will or designating a nonprofit as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, life insurance policy or other financial account.
Who Can Contribute? What Can I Contribute?
We wholeheartedly welcome everyone to join in and make a meaningful contribution. It’s common for individuals to think, “I don’t possess a substantial estate, so I can’t make a significant impact.” However, legacy gifts are not limited to the wealthy; they are open to people from all walks of life. While many may associate giving with writing a check or using a credit card, legacy gifts primarily involve utilizing various assets, such as cash, securities, real estate, business holdings, artwork, intellectual property, retirement plan assets, insurance policies, and investment portfolios. Essentially, you have the opportunity to contribute from a wide array of assets you own.
Below are some simple ways to include The Women’s Building in your estate plan. You can use these methods without needing a will or trust, and offer direct ways to ensure lasting support for TWB, benefitting generations to come.
- POD accounts: Payable-on-death (banks accounts, etc)
- Go to your bank and tell them that you want to make your bank account payable on death.
- Your bank will ask you to name a beneficiary or beneficiaries (the person or people you want the money to go to) and to sign your name to confirm that this is what you want to do.
- TOD accounts: Transfer-on-death (real estate, etc)
- DAF beneficiary
- Retirement beneficiary (IRA’s)
How Do Legacy Gifts Benefit The Women’s Building?
Legacy gifts play a pivotal role in enabling The Women’s Building (TWB) to uphold its mission of delivering a diverse array of programs and services tailored to women, girls, newcomers, and undercumented individuals. Moreover, your enduring contribution will empower us to carry forward TWB’s rich tradition of championing, assisting, and collaborating with women and immigrant communities. We firmly believe that every person, irrespective of their immigration status, deserves equitable access to resources and programs that foster a life of dignity and prosperity.
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Contact Us
If you’re interested in including us in your estate plan, please reach out to our Chief Development Officer, Diane Santana, at diane@womensbuilding.org. We can have a conversation about your legacy options and explore opportunities that align with your goals.
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