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
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