Embracing the Journey Ahead with Legacy Giving

As the New Year unfolds, now is the time to turn this season into a moment of purpose. You can help your Supporters add to their legacy by encouraging them to include a gift in their Will to your organisation.

This is a time of reflection and the perfect time to prompt your Supporters to consider their intentions for the year ahead. A time to reassess their priorities and recommit to their goals for your cause – one that is close to their heart. 

Navigating the journey ahead

While nearly half of New Zealanders don’t have a current Will, having one is a vital step in protecting what matters most, achieving long-term goals and creating lasting change for generations to come.

Many people start the year with resolutions that fade over time, but creating or updating a Will is a lasting commitment that ensures their values live on. The New Year is a chance to take a meaningful step forward and put into place a Will that reflects their current circumstances. It’s an opportunity to ensure that their loved ones AND the causes they care about are provided for according to their wishes.

By partnering with Footprint, you can offer the opportunity this year for your Supporters to create or update their Will and get their affairs in order. Life happens and things can change…. death, divorce, disability, relationships, financial situation, travel or retirement to name a few, but if these types of circumstances change then so should their Will.

Life can be fragile and unpredictable, even as we plan for the unexpected, so having an up-to-date Will allows us, and our loved ones, to have peace of mind and be prepared for the future. A Will clearly communicates your wishes and is a blueprint that guides loved ones through the farewell process. It prevents unnecessary costs and delays and ensures intentions are honoured without added complications.

Your Supporters go through life accumulating assets and wealth, and they can take control over how these will be distributed after they die with a valid Will. They can also include a future and final gift by remembering your organisation in their Will. This will continue their giving long after their lifetime and help the work live on.

Creating or updating their Will with Footprint is:

Simple – Footprint provides the tools, technology and know-how to help make it an easy and informed decision.

Supported – Customer support is available as well as Will registration, free storage and additional discounted services.

Satisfying – Creating an enduring legacy of lasting impact doesn’t impact their day-to-day lifestyle, and their passions, beliefs and values will live on.

Engaging in legacy conversations

Help your Supporters think beyond the next few months and even beyond their lifetime by considering the legacy they want to leave behind, the impact they want to make and how they want to be remembered for the difference they made well into the future. A gift in their Will is an opportunity to shape the world beyond their lifetime.

Charities can engage their supporters in meaningful conversations about legacy giving by sharing stories of impact and transformation. Show them how their current support has already made a difference and paint a picture of what their continued support through a gift in their Will could achieve. Remind them that leaving a gift, no matter the size, is a powerful way to ensure the causes they're passionate about continue to thrive. Share testimonials from other supporters who have chosen to leave a legacy gift and be transparent about how these gifts will be used to further your mission. Most importantly, acknowledge their dedication and help them understand that a gift in their Will is an extension of their lifelong commitment to making the world a better place.

Every journey begins with a single step, and creating or updating a Will is one of the most meaningful steps your Supporters can take this year. By making this important decision now, they're not just planning for tomorrow – they're creating a bridge between their present actions and their future impact, ensuring that their values and vision continue to make a difference for generations to come.

Plan for tomorrow. Live for today!

Contact us here to learn more about helping your Supporters take the next step to making their legacy a reality.