planned giving

leave a legacy

gifts in wills

This sample planned giving language PGSamplelanguage.pdf is not intended to be legal or financial advice.  It is intended to assist members or their legal advisors.  You should consult your financial advisor’s legal counsel.

Share the news — tell us about your wishes and your planned gift to sustain the mission of Friends.

Your Gift Announcement Your-Gift-Announcement.pdf.

You do not have to tell us that you are leaving a gift.  If you want to, we are here to listen and discuss your decision in greater detail, so that you trust we will make the most of your gift and your legacy.  Thank you.

AFP-Donor Bill of Rights AFP-DonorBillofRights.pdf.

our promise to you

We promise to allocate your gift where it will have the greatest impact. To continue our focus on mission-driven work and address rising challenges in a changing climate, with compassion, science, and research. To keep you informed about our work and any questions you may have with honesty and transparency.

If you wish to leave a gift to the Friends of the San Juans, you may make an anonymous gift or discuss your thoughts and desires in greater detail.  You can trust that we will make the most of your gift and your legacy.

In gratitude,

Michel Vekved, Director of Philanthropy

If you have questions or would like to discuss the intention of your gift please don’t hesitate to contact Michel at 360-378-3991 or by email.

Friends of the San Juans, P.O. Box 1344, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

FEIN 91-1087153

San Juan County is at the center of existing and proposed fossil fuel export projects. We have much to lose and nothing to gain. Our community needs to stay informed, get involved, and be part of the public process of understanding the approaching changes which will affect us all.

San Olson

member, Lopez Island