Secure Your Legacy and Shape the Future of Fundraising This August

It’s the perfect time to prioritize your future with this practical resource.

What will the future of philanthropy look like? As we offer career-elevating scholarships, champion diverse voices, and transform our sector with research and ethics reports, one thing is certain: philanthropy’s potential to enact positive change is limitless.

August is National Make-A-Will Month, a pivotal period for fundraisers to encourage donors to protect their futures and support their missions with transformational planned gifts. Securing your own future with thoughtful planning is equally as important! Have you taken this step to plan ahead?

Why now?
As a national observance that has become a flagship of the fundraising year, Make-A-Will Month is the perfect time to consider your personal values just as you consider your organization’s. Whether it’s safeguarding your loved ones, protecting your assets, or sustaining the missions that matter to you, creating a will is a vital act of empowerment, no matter your age or assets. It’s more than just a document—it's a way to care for all you love.

Why FreeWill?
Many of our members work at organizations that FreeWill partners with. If that’s you, you understand more than anyone why their trusted tool has cultivated ease and peace of mind for over one million people nationwide. I encourage you to join in and take this personal step to prioritize your future — in just 20 minutes and at no cost — just as you prioritize the causes you empower. 

Why build a legacy?
When you include a legacy gift to the AFP Foundation in your will, you join a community of visionary leaders in our Omega Circle. Your support ensures that we can continue to provide scholarships, research, and resources to leaders like you as we advance the future of our sector.

Join us today!
This National Make-A-Will Month, put yourself first and align your legacy with your values. If you have any questions about creating your will or the impact of your legacy gift, please reach out to our team at lori.gusdorf@afpglobal.org. If you’ve already included us in your will, please notify us so we can thank you and invite you to join the Omega Circle.

Philanthropy's future possibilities are limitless — and so are yours.