Estate Planning
Would You Consider Including DAWS in Your Long-Term Financial and Estate Plans?
Your legacy can create a lasting impact for animals in need today, tomorrow, and for generations to come!
As Executive Director of DAWS, I want to personally thank you for the incredible compassion and support you’ve shown to the animals in our care. Because you believe in our work today, I’d like to invite you to help us plan for tomorrow and continue this lifesaving mission for years to come! One of the most powerful and meaningful ways to do that is by including DAWS in your long-term financial and estate plans.
Planned and legacy giving is a lasting expression of your love for animals and your commitment to a more compassionate future. It ensures your values live on, helping us rescue, heal, and rehome animals for generations to come.
There are many meaningful ways to leave a lasting impact, including:
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Bequests (gifts made through your will or trust): You can designate DAWS as a beneficiary in your will to receive a specific amount, percentage, or remainder of your estate, ensuring your legacy supports DAWS and its mission.
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Retirement plan assets: Naming DAWS as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account allows you to make a tax-efficient gift
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Life insurance policies: You can name DAWS as a beneficiary of a current life insurance policy or donate a policy you no longer need
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Charitable gift annuities: This option provides you with a fixed income for life, with the remaining funds going to support DAWS and its mission after your lifetime.
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Charitable remainder trusts: A charitable remainder trust offers income for you or your loved ones, with the remaining value ultimately benefiting DAWS
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Donor advised funds: You may recommend grants to DAWS during your lifetime or name DAWS as a successor beneficiary, ensuring your fund continues to support our mission in the future.
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Gifts of real estate or personal property: You can donate a home, land, vehicle, or valuable items to DAWS, either to be used or sold, with proceeds supporting our mission.
If you’ve already included DAWS in your plans, or if you’re considering it, we would love to thank you personally, answer any questions, and welcome you into our growing community of legacy supporters. Please reach out to me directly at adam.carley@daws.org. We also recommend speaking with your financial advisor or estate attorney to explore the best options for your goals.
Thank you for considering this extraordinary opportunity to make a lasting difference. By including DAWS in your long-term plans, you ensure that your compassion for animals lives on and that your values continue to make an impact for generations to come. We are so grateful for your support and invite you to join our legacy of donors who believe every life is worth saving!