All of us have a story to share and a legacy to leave. There are many ways to continue your legacy without affecting your current lifestyle. By including CDF Canada in your will, you are helping to ensure future generations enjoy a more equitable and sustainable world. Your gift will support local partners to develop long-lasting, local solutions to deliver benefits to families and communities worldwide through co-operatives.
How to plan the gift of a lifetime?
Creating a will is the easiest way to choose how your assets will be distributed. Through this very personal process, you can decide how your estate will be distributed. We will be happy to work with you and your financial advisor to ensure you receive the greatest possible tax benefit and recognition for your generosity and support.
If you want to help future generations enjoy a more equitable world through a gift in your will and would like to learn about specific projects please contact:
Benoit Andre, Executive Director at bandre@cdfcanada.coop
or
Donna Miller, Director of Operations and Engagement at dmiller@cdfcanada.coop.
We will be happy to work with you and your financial representative to ensure you receive the greatest possible tax benefit and recognition for your generosity and support.
Sample wording for your will
Well-prepared will is important not only for ensuring that your final wishes are clearly communicated and your estate benefits from significant tax savings.
Give where needed the most
To deliver, pay, or transfer [ $____ / ____ % / the residue] of my Estate to Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada, charitable registration #118875517 RR0001, for general charitable purposes in conformity with the objectives of Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada.
Give to specific program
You might be passionate about specific areas such as Gender equality, Food security, Finance and Education, Environment, Climate Change, and Biodiversity.
To deliver, pay, or transfer [ $____ / ____ % / the residue] of my Estate to Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada, charitable registration #118875517 RR0001, for general charitable purposes, having regards to my interest in___________________(insert one or more focus areas) in conformity with the objectives of Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada.
Legal name: Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada
Charitable Registration Number: 118875517 0001