Ensuring Hope and Support for Future Generations of Cancer Patients and Their Families
What Is the Founder’s Legacy Society?
The Founder’s Legacy Society honors visionary individuals who have chosen to support The Cancer Support Center’s mission in perpetuity through planned giving. Your legacy gift ensures that cancer patients and their families will continue to receive compassionate, comprehensive support for generations to come.
By joining the Founder’s Legacy Society, you become part of a community of deeply committed philanthropists who understand that the greatest gift we can give is one that extends our impact beyond our lifetime.
Why Legacy Giving Matters
Every day, The Cancer Support Center serves individuals and families navigating one of life’s most difficult journeys. Your legacy gift creates lasting impact.
Sustainable Mission Impact
Planned gifts provide The Cancer Support Center with reliable, long-term funding to expand programs, enhance services, and reach more individuals and families in need of support.
Meaningful Legacy
Create a lasting testament to your values and priorities. A legacy gift honors your commitment to reducing cancer’s burden while leaving a mark that will benefit generations to come.
Flexibility and Control
Planned giving options offer flexibility to align your philanthropic goals with your overall financial and estate planning, often with favorable tax benefits.
Ways to Create a Legacy
There are many meaningful ways to make a lasting gift to The Cancer Support Center. Explore the options below to find the approach that best fits your situation.
Bequest Through Your Will
The simplest and most common way to make a planned gift. Designate The Cancer Support Center in your will, with a specific dollar amount, percentage of your estate, or specific property.
Beneficiary Designations
Name The Cancer Support Center as a beneficiary on life insurance policies, retirement accounts, or bank accounts. These gifts pass directly to us outside of probate.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Transfer cash or securities and receive fixed income payments for life. A meaningful way to support our mission while benefiting from regular income.
Charitable Remainder Trust
Create a trust that provides income to you or loved ones during your lifetime, with the remainder benefiting The Cancer Support Center.
Donor-Advised Fund
Establish a fund at a sponsoring organization and recommend grants to The Cancer Support Center over time, with potential tax benefits.
Appreciated Securities
Transfer appreciated stocks or mutual funds. You avoid capital gains tax while The Cancer Support Center receives the full value of your gift.
Recognition & Gratitude
Members of the Founder’s Legacy Society are honored for their visionary commitment in ways that are meaningful to you.
- Listing in our Founder’s Legacy Society directory (at your preference)
- Invitation to our annual Legacy Luncheon to meet board members and supporters
- Named legacy fund or scholarship opportunity (if desired)
- Recognition in The Cancer Support Center’s annual report and newsletter
- Your legacy story shared through our communications (as you choose)
- Regular updates on the impact of your gift and lives touched
We honor your privacy and wishes—tell us how you’d like to be recognized, or remain anonymous if you prefer.
How to Join the Founder’s Legacy Society
Joining the Founder’s Legacy Society is a straightforward process. Here are the simple steps:
Step 1: Reflect on Your Legacy
Consider which planned giving option aligns best with your goals, values, and financial situation. Think about the lasting impact you want to make.
Step 2: Consult With Your Advisors
Speak with your attorney, tax advisor, or financial advisor to explore which planned giving strategy offers the best benefits for your situation.
Step 3: Notify Us of Your Intent
Contact our Executive Director to share your planned gift. Even if your gift will be realized in the future, we’d love to recognize your commitment now.
Step 4: Join the Legacy
Become part of the Founder’s Legacy Society and join a community of committed philanthropists dedicated to ensuring hope for future generations.
Let’s Talk About Your Legacy
We’d be honored to discuss how your planned gift can create a lasting impact. Our Executive Director is available to answer questions and explore options with you—completely confidentially.
All conversations are completely confidential. We’re here to listen and support your vision for lasting change.
Your Legacy Extends Far Beyond Your Lifetime
Cancer affects everyone. Support from compassionate organizations like The Cancer Support Center makes an immeasurable difference in the lives of patients and families at their most vulnerable moments. By joining the Founder’s Legacy Society, you ensure that hope, healing, and support continue for generations of cancer patients and their loved ones.
Thank you for considering a lasting gift to The Cancer Support Center.