Funding Her Future: How Legacy Gifts Open Doors for Nevada Women

Since its founding in 1983, Nevada Women’s Fund has been guided by a powerful mission: to empower women through education and career advancement opportunities; ultimately uplifting families and strengthening communities across Nevada. Through scholarships, career development, and thought leadership, the organization breaks down barriers and creates new opportunities for women to learn, lead, and thrive.

But some of the most impactful support for this mission doesn’t come in the form of a donation today, it comes in the form of a gift tomorrow.

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"By leaving my inheritance to Nevada Women’s Fund, I’m paying forward the opportunities that once empowered me. This is my legacy, an investment in the future of women who will lead, innovate, and inspire. It’s a gift that uplifts dreams, creates opportunities, and empowers generations to come."— Lisa Whitney, Legacy Society Member

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What Is Legacy Giving?

Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is the act of making a meaningful charitable contribution as part of your financial or estate plan. It’s a way to ensure that your values live on and that your impact extends far beyond your lifetime. For Nevada Women’s Fund, legacy gifts are more than donations, they are investments in the future of women who will go on to transform workplaces, families, and communities.

These gifts are often structured to offer financial and tax benefits to the donor, while providing long-term, sustainable support for the organization’s mission.

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"I know that a legacy gift to Nevada Women’s Fund will go a long way in helping women achieve their goals in education and professional development, long after I’m gone. I trust this organization to turn any gift I leave into something truly impactful."— Stephanie Kruse, Legacy Society Member

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Why Leave a Legacy?

Legacy giving offers donors creative and flexible ways to meet both charitable and personal goals. By including Nevada Women’s Fund in an estate plan, supporters help ensure that women across Northern Nevada face no barriers to achievement, not just today, but for generations to come.

Legacy gifts provide the resources that make it possible to fund scholarships, launch innovative programs, and remain responsive to the ever-changing needs of Nevada’s women.

In recognition of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, I encourage you to explore how legacy giving may align with your personal and charitable goals.

If you're interested in learning more about including Nevada Women’s Fund in your estate plans, we welcome the opportunity to connect. You can contact our office, schedule an in-person appointment with our team, or visit our website to explore planned giving options, and discover how your legacy can create lasting impact for generations of women across Nevada.

Nevada Women’s Fund is happy to work closely with you, your financial advisor, and/or legal representative to ensure your planned gift is structured and used exactly as you intend, creating meaningful, lasting impact aligned with your vision.