Leave a Legacy with a Planned Gift to OLCV
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One Donor's Story: “Since you can’t take it with you, what better drop-off place is there?”
After spending the next several years living off the land and engaged in saving his beloved whitewater rivers, he felt the pull of local politics and public broadcasting, started a family, and moved to Ashland.
Since that time Jeff has served as Jackson County Commissioner, hosted a radio program on OPB, and helped raise two “magnificent” kids, Daniel (23) and Sarah (21). He also became a member of OLCV, because, as he says:
“Envisioning a greener Oregon is a pleasant way to pass the time, but it’s not much more than that without practical tools for anchoring our goals in public policy. OLCV has consistently and effectively provided those tools; if it hadn’t our landscape would look very different today.”
In his mid 40s, Jeff deepened his commitment to protecting Oregon’s rivers and forests by deciding to make a planned gift to OLCV. After all, he reasoned, “since you can’t take it with you, what better drop-off place is there?” With a few simple steps, Jeff made OLCV a beneficiary of his estate in his will.
Of course, Jeff wanted to make sure that he was trusting the right organization with this special gift. It was important to him that his bequest was “spent intelligently and cost-effectively,” so he looked hard at OLCV’s “durability and track record.” His conclusion?
“If there are environmental organizations in the state who score higher on those standards than OLCV, I haven’t found them.”
Interested in including OLCV in your will or trust?
Our legal name is The Oregon League of Conservation Voters, and our address is 320 SW Stark, Suite 530, Portland OR 97204.
OLCV also has a charitable fund called OLCV Education Fund. Your tax advisor can help you determine the best way to structure your gift.
If you have any questions about planned giving, need more information, or would like to tell us that you have included OLCV in your will or trust, please contact Molly Kramer, Development Director, by e-mail or at 503-224-4011 any time.
