Defenders of Wildlife - Planned Giving


Gift and Estate Planning

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For more than 60 years, Defenders of Wildlife has been supported by the generosity of our many caring members. To that end, there are a myriad of easy giving options from which you can choose - from naming us as a beneficiary in your will to a more complex trust arrangement.

We've created this easy-to-understand website to help you find the gift that's right for you. Here you can learn how to plan a gift to Defenders of Wildlife. We'll also tell you about creative giving strategies that enhance your and your family's well being, while helping Defenders.

Charitable Gift Annuity Rate Change Alert!
On July 1, 2008, rates for charitable gift annuities will drop. If you are considering a Defenders of Wildlife Charitable Gift Annuity, you may want to establish your gift before July 1, 2008 to lock in the current higher rates! Learn more »

If you're not sure on how to proceed, try our Legacy Planner™. This planner helps you design your own gift plan – it's interactive and fun to use!

Tip of the Day

Use life insurance to create an endowment from your income rather than your capital. Affordable premiums build coverage that will deliver a significant gift to us. Leverage modest annual gifts into the equivalent of a substantial bequest or trust distribution.

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