WAYS TO GIVE
LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL
Leaving a gift in your Will is a meaningful way to invest in the future of the Shuswap and the causes that matter most to you. Through a charitable bequest to the Shuswap Community Foundation, you can create a legacy that reflects your values and continues supporting local people, organizations, and community priorities for generations to come. Your gift becomes a lasting expression of care for the place you call home.
CREATE A LEGACY
THAT SUPPORTS
THE SHUSWAP
Leaving a gift in your Will is a meaningful way to support the people, places, and causes that make the Shuswap special. Through a charitable bequest to the Shuswap Community Foundation, you can create a lasting legacy that strengthens our communities for generations to come.
Your gift can be structured in the way that works best for you — as a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after other commitments are fulfilled.
Community foundations offer a flexible and enduring approach to charitable giving. Whether you wish to support broad community priorities, contribute to a cause close to your heart, or honour the memory of a loved one, your legacy can continue making an impact year after year.
Why Leave a Gift Through the Shuswap Community Foundation?
Flexible Giving Options
Create a named fund, support an existing fund, or direct your gift to an area of community need that matters most to you.
Enduring Community Impact
Your gift is carefully invested to provide ongoing support, with annual grants benefiting charitable organizations and initiatives throughout the Shuswap.
Potential Tax Advantages
Charitable bequests may qualify for tax credits that can help reduce taxes payable by your estate, maximizing the impact of your generosity.
Accessible Legacy Giving
Establishing a legacy gift can be simpler and more flexible than many people expect, allowing individuals and families to create meaningful community impact at a variety of giving levels.
How to get started
1. Consider Your Legacy Goals
Decide whether you would like to support a specific charitable cause, one of our community impact areas, or provide flexible funding where needs are greatest.
2. Speak With Your Professional Advisors
Your lawyer, financial advisor, or estate planning professional can help incorporate your wishes into your estate plan.
3. Connect With Us
Our team is available to discuss giving options and help ensure your legacy reflects your values and vision for the future of the Shuswap.
Together, we can help your generosity continue creating impact for future generations.
Our Community
Shuswap Community Foundation serves the “Shuswap area” of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, extending from Malakwa and Sicamous in the east; to the South Shuswap and the North Shuswap in the west, and as far south as Ranchero, Salmon River Valley, and Falkland.
