How do you ensure your legacy of giving continues when you are no longer here? Legacy giving allows you to create a personal legacy that reflects your values and beliefs, ensuring that your history of caring endures for generations to come. It is a powerful way for you to be remembered and to leave a positive mark on society.

At the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE), we believe every child should finish school prepared to take on the world. ONFE harnesses the resources of our incredible community to equip local youth with the tools, knowledge, and skills they’ll need to thrive in post-secondary studies and build fulfilling careers. It’s a gift that empowers individuals, transforms lives, and uplifts our entire society. Imagine the lasting legacy you can leave behind by including ONFE in your estate planning.

Legacy Giving: A Lasting Investment in tomorrow’s leaders.

Legacy giving is a beautiful way to ensure that your passion to see children and youth succeed every school day endures beyond your lifetime. By including ONFE in your will or estate plan, you can make a profound and lasting impact on the children and youth of Ottawa. Your legacy gift will support our mission to fuel kids and ignite learning. every school day.

Ways to Leave a Legacy

There are various ways to include the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) in your estate planning, ensuring that your legacy aligns with your values and financial goals:

  • Bequests: Designate a specific amount or percentage of your estate to ONFE in your will.
  • Gifts of Securities: Donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, potentially avoiding capital gains taxes.
  • Life Insurance: Name ONFE as the beneficiary or transfer ownership of a life insurance policy.
  • Retirement Assets: Designate ONFE as a beneficiary of your retirement account.
  • Charitable Trusts: Explore options like charitable remainder trusts or charitable lead trusts.

Let’s Discuss Your Legacy

Your legacy gift to ONFE can be as unique as your life’s journey. We encourage you to reach out to us for a confidential conversation about your legacy goals. Together, we can create a lasting impact on education in Ottawa and ensure that future generations have the opportunities they deserve.

For more information about legacy giving and how you can leave a lasting legacy through education, please contact, Mitch Miller, Director of Advancement at 343-809-3405 or mmiller@onfe-rope.ca.

Thank you for considering ONFE in your estate planning. Your legacy will continue to inspire, educate, and transform the lives of students in Ottawa for years to come.

FAQs

What is a Legacy Gift?
Legacy giving, also known as planned giving or gift planning, refers to the practice of making charitable donations or bequests as part of an individual’s overall financial and estate planning. Legacy giving involves designating a portion of one’s assets or estate to be donated to a nonprofit organization or charity upon their death, or sometimes during their lifetime.

What is an endowment?
An endowment is a financial asset or fund established by an organization with the primary purpose of providing ongoing financial support for specific activities or initiatives. Endowments are typically invested to generate income and preserve the principal amount, and a portion of the income generated is used to support the organization’s mission or designated purposes. You can contact Mitch Miller to discuss setting up endowment options.

What about my family? I need to take care of them with my estate?
Legacy planning often involves considerations beyond charitable giving, and it can certainly include provisions for your family including, children and grandchildren. When planning your estate, you have the opportunity to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of according to your wishes. Many legacy donors leave a portion, even 5%, or 10% of their estate or retirement plan, to the charities you care about most.

Leaving a legacy gift also empowers us to teach our children about future planning.

For more information about legacy giving and how you can leave a lasting legacy through education, please contact,
Mitch Miller, Director of Advancement at 343-809-3405 or mmiller@onfe-rope.ca.

About ONFE

The Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE) is a charitable organization that collaborates with partners from education, business, government, and the community to develop enriching programs for K-12 students. Working with the four public school boards, ONFE supports children and youth in English and French. We fuel kids and ignite learning, making sure all children in Ottawa have an equal start every day. No other community organization has the same reach and ability to respond and deliver much-needed programs to schools across the region.