Leaving a legacy gift in your will is one of the most impactful ways you can support a cause close to your heart. For individuals passionate about the arts and the well-being of seniors in BC, leaving a legacy donation to PAL Vancouver will allow you to make a lasting impact, even after your passing, while also providing tax benefits and without impacting your current financial position. PAL Vancouver is a registered charity that provides affordable housing for seniors in the performing arts so that they can live independently and thrive in a creative community.
Why Leave a Legacy Donation?
By including a charitable donation in your will, you create a lasting positive impact in an organization and the people they serve. For seniors in the performing arts community of BC, affordable housing is often a key to their continued creative contributions and long-term well-being. Your gift will directly support the mission to provide a safe home and supportive environment for senior artists, helping them live with dignity and to pursue their artistic passions.
Since 2002 when we gained our charitable status, we have operated without government assistance, relying entirely on our community of individuals, industry partnerships and corporate donors to carry our mission forward.
Steps to Include a Non-Profit in Your Will:
Choose the Organization. Begin by selecting the non-profit you wish to support. Ensure their mission resonates with your values, and think about the long-term impact your donation can have on their work. We hoppe you will consider choosing PAL Vancouver.
Consult with a Legal Professional. A lawyer specializing in estate planning can help ensure your will is legally binding and that your wishes are clear. They can assist in drafting language that specifies the amount or type of donation and how it should be used. Please reference our "Ways to Give" page to see an example.
Decide on the Type of Gift. There are several ways to make a legacy gift. You can leave a specific amount of money, a percentage of your estate, or even assets like property or stocks that will be sold. Be sure to specify exactly what you’d like to leave.
Notify the Non-Profit. Reach out to our Development & Communications Manager to inform PAL Vancouver about your plans, so that we can express our gratitude, invite you to our community events when possible and understand how you would like your contribution used.
Your legacy donation will not only ensure that affordable housing for senior artists continues for decades, but it will also leave an enduring mark on the cultural community of BC.
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