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When deciding how best to direct their charitable giving, many of our friends tell us that the gifts that give them the greatest satisfaction are the ones that support their own specific passions. If you want to ensure that we are able to continue our work far into the future while also fulfilling your philanthropic and personal objectives, consider the three strategies below.

You believe in the importance of our mission and want to support it

Many of our donors tell us they believe in our work and want to help ensure that we are able to continue it for generations to come. If you share this general passion for what we do and want to see us build on that foundation for the future, you may want to consider an unrestricted gift.

Unrestricted giving is critical to our success. These gifts not only enable us to budget wisely to meet current needs, but they also give us the flexibility to dream and think broadly and creatively about the future and to strengthen and expand our mission.

You want to support a particular project or program

That project or program may be one that already exists or one you want to make possible. In some cases, projects and programs became a reality because good fiscal management created additional funds. In many other cases, though, they were the product of the generosity and vision of donors to enhance our ability to serve our community.

If your passion is to provide support for a special project or program—or to enable its creation—a restricted gift for a designated purpose will best make that happen. We welcome the opportunity to learn what speaks to your mind and heart and help develop a plan to support those dreams.

You want your financial support to outlive you

With some basic planning it is possible to provide support for our work after your lifetime. You may choose to name us as beneficiary in your will, trust, or other financial vehicles like a bank, brokerage, or retirement-plan account. Just like with lifetime gifts, such gifts can be restricted or unrestricted—and even directed to a new or existing project or program. We would be happy to discuss possibilities with you and your advisors.