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September/October 2022 - ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

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C R E A T E A L E G A C Y S p e c i a l F e a t u r e Let's Talk About Legacy Gifts Legacy giving and estate planning can be daunting—professional consultation can help A legacy gift is what someone is remembered for. It is how they impact future generations and care for their community or causes long after they are gone. Choosing where to focus legacy giving can be daunting with so many worthy causes in need of support. Without the right kind of help, establishing a resilient legacy gift can seem almost impossible. "It may be helpful to reflect on your values, the causes that have affected you or your loved ones or an underserved need you see in your community," says Craig Hikida, vice- president, donor services at Vancouver Foundation. "For those who know exactly what they want their gift to achieve, it is important to allow flexibility so their chosen charities can always respond to future needs as they arise." For those who know more loosely the area where they'd like to focus their giving, Vancouver Foundation can help. Once a donor has decided Continued on page 44

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