Make March of Dimes Canada part of your Legacy
Open up a future of possibilities with a legacy gift. Through a planned gift to March of Dimes Canada, you can leave your own mark and change lives for children and adults with disabilities so that they can lead more indpendent lives.
The Benefits of Legacy Giving
Is leaving a gift in my will right for me?
- A bequest gift is a way to do even more for people with disabilities in a cost-effective and meaningful way.
- You can retain the use of your assets and keep your cash flow today, while making a more substantial gift than you may have been able to otherwise.
- Setting up a legacy gift in your Will is very simple, and you can make changes at any time.
For more information on how you can build your legacy, please contact:
Alex Tom
Senior Director, Philanthropy & Partnerships
March of Dimes Canada
Tel: 416-425-3463 ext. 7298
Stories of donors who have included MODC in their will:
Your legacy can take many forms:
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Bequests: Make a gift to March of Dimes through your Will.
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Life Insurance: You may donate a paid-up life insurance policy that has now outlived its original purpose or create a new policy and name March of Dimes the owner and beneficiary of your policy.
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Charitable Gift Annuities: A charitable gift annuity allows you to make a gift to support March of Dimes today while assuring you fixed income for life.
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Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRT): A life income gift that enables you to give today (with immediate tax savings) while retaining use of the asset.
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RRSP/RRIF Funds: Make a gift to March of Dimes by changing the beneficiary information on your RRSP or RRIF.
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A Gift of Real Estate: Make a substantial gift to March of Dimes through a transfer of residential, commercial, or undeveloped real estate or a gift of jewelry or art.
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Appreciated Securities: Donate appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, flow through shares or stock options and take advantage of the best tax benefits.
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Willfora: Willfora is a free resource that helps you create a legal will online in less than 20 minutes and guides you through the process of leaving a charitable gift to March of Dimes Canada or another worthwhile charity.
Legacy Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2018
Legacy - MODC Gift Planning Newsletter
For more information on how you can build your legacy, please contact:
Planned Giving Department
(416) 425-3463 ext 7292
1-800-263-3463 ext. 7292
plannedgiving@marchofdimes.ca
