Legacy Partners are making a holistic transformation in our world a part of their lasting impact.
By making a future gift to Partners International, you are helping to ensure that our work of building the church and transforming communities in the name of Jesus will continue on in to the future.
Ways to make a Legacy Gift
Planned gifts can occur immediately or at times, decades in the future. The first two gift options below are options that you plan for now for end of life. The latter four options are gifts you can plan for and choose to give at any point in life.
The most common Legacy Gift is done by making a bequest in your will. You can leave a specific amount or a percentage of your estate in your will to Partners International and receive a charitable tax receipt for the full amount.
You can choose to make Partners a beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy. This is a great way to make a substantial donation for a relatively low monthly cost and also receive a tax receipt.
A gift annuity is like a pension. When you donate a capital sum to Link Charity, Link Charity in turn guarantees you regular payments at an attractive rate for life.
A charitable gift annuity offers the unique ability to provide individuals or couples with a notable investment income stream while also providing a significant gift to Partners International’s work. A Charitable Gift Annuity allows individuals and couples with a higher than average investment income, to support a cause that is near and dear to their heart, while paying them back for life!
Contact us for a free quote to see what this can look like for you.
As the most highly taxed asset in your estate, it is worth considering making a donation to Partners International from your RRSP or RRIF. Canadians can receive tax credits which can help to decrease overall estate taxes.
Making a gift of stocks, mutual funds or other marketable securities to Partners International eliminates all capital gains taxes. Speak with your financial advisor to see if this option is available to you.
A Donor Advised Fund allows the donor to set up an investment fund that makes regular gifts to your favourite charities for a set period of time – or generations to come!
Our partners at Link Charity make it possible for a donor to give a large amount now, and continue to maintain control over the gift for a number of years into the future. This is accomplished by giving the gift amount to Link Charity, then when you are ready to distribute you simply give Link your instructions.
Donor-Advised Funds are worth considering for those looking for a low-admin alternative to a family foundation.
How to Build Your Legacy with Partners International
1. Pray and Dream About Your Legacy:
Who has God placed on your heart to bless, and how can you share His goodness with those you love and the causes you care about?
2. Be Strategic:
No estate is too small or too simple to make a difference. Your planned giving will maximize tax incentives and act as an investment for years to come.
3. Connect with Us:
Whether you put your donation to work today or benefit our partners after your lifetime, we can help you find a plan that works best for you and your family, while also helping others.
4. Have Your Questions Answered:
Link Charity, our planned giving partner, assists with gift planning, offering expert answers and strategic direction for those seeking to leave a legacy.
5. Build Your Plan:
Collaborating with Partners International, Link Charity, your financial advisor, and lawyer, you can develop a plan and put it into action. There are many legacy gift options including ones you can make now that won’t cost you anything, gifts that make an immediate impact and gifts that include financial benefits both now and later.
6. Share Your Plan:
Share your plan with the people and organizations you love. You can be an advocate for good stewardship and godly giving!
“Don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure, for God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
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Introducing Link Charity
Partners International’s legacy giving partner is Link Charity.
Link Charity is a registered charity offering service, tools, education and guidance in individual gift planning.
Through our partnership, Partners International donors have access to Link Charity’s products and services, which include charitable gift annuities, letters of direction and more.
Learn more at linkcharity.ca
Please Note: The information found on this page is intended for informational purposes only. We recommend consulting with a trusted financial advisor before making decisions involving your estate.
“Honour the Lord with you wealth and with the best part of everything you produce” -Proverbs 3:9
Bequest Policy
It is the general policy of Partners International that all gifts shall be presumed to be for all charitable purposes (i.e. unrestricted) unless there is an explicit restriction. This allows the organization to apply the funds to the most pressing needs at the time of funding. The Partners International gift policy can be found here.