Planned Giving
You believe in the power of Girl Scouts
Create your legacy with a planned gift
The first planned gift in the Girl Scout Movement came from our founder, Juliette Gordon Low. After converting the carriage house of her home into the first Girl Scout national headquarters, she gifted the property to Girl Scouts in her will. Carry on her legacy and make Girl Scouts a beneficiary of your estate plans when you become a member of the Juliette Gordon Low Society.
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate Girl Scouts North East as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.
More than 75% of people give to charity during their lifetimes. A “planned gift” allows you to continue charitable giving after your lifetime. Planned gifts include:
- Deferred gifts
- Bequests
- Life insurance
- Charitable trusts
- Pooled income funds
- Charitable gift annuities
- Outright gifts of cash, stock, or securities
- Designation as a beneficiary of your IRA
To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
Have you already included a to Girl Scouts of North East Ohio gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.
Want to know more about planned giving options?
Contact Florence Gill, Director of Individual Giving and Development Operations, at 330-983-0391 or by email at fgill@gsneo.org.
As a Juliette Gordon Low Society member, you will be recognized as a member of the Society, receive invitations to special events hosted by Girl Scouts, get updates about the work of Girl Scouts, and know that your gift will impact girls for generations to come.
Create Your Legacy
Become a member of the Juliette Gordon Low Society by making a planned gift today.
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