By Marianne Monoc
We all strive to find purpose and meaning in our lives. One impactful way is through supporting charitable causes, which can help create lasting positive change in our communities and even the world. For many individuals, including nonprofits in their legacy plans is a natural extension of their lifelong commitment to giving.
Legacy giving goes beyond making a difference today—it’s about ensuring that your values and dedication to helping others live on for generations to come. It allows you to consider not only how you can make an impact now, but also how you can create change for the future.
Helping to ensure the sustainability of CAI with an estate gift demonstrates your strong belief in the power of education. Your support for our mission will serve as an inspiration to others, enriching the communities we serve for many years to come.
Legacy giving is one of the most meaningful ways to show your commitment to the long-term success and growth of our organization. It also offers many financial advantages, including potential federal estate tax savings, the elimination or reduction of capital gains taxes, and the opportunity to increase spendable income.
Estate gifts can come in a multitude of forms, including the following:
- A bequest through a will or trust
- Gifts of real estate or property
- Gifts of stock
- Life insurance policies
- Residual donor-advised funds
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how your estate gift can play a transformational role in CAI’s mission and perpetuate your personal values beyond your lifetime. If you have already included CAI in your estate plans, please let us know so we can thank you and officially welcome you as a cherished member of the CAI Legacy Society.
For more information, please visit our website or contact Alice Thomas, Executive Director at athomas@centralasiainstitute.org