Create a Lasting Legacy
Support The Nest For A Lifetime
Why Legacy Giving?
Legacy giving allows you to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. By including The Nest in your estate plans, you can ensure that your commitment to helping women, children, and families continues well into the future. Your legacy gift can provide sustained support, helping us to expand our programs and reach even more families in need.
Benefits of Legacy Giving
Enduring Impact
Create a lasting legacy that will benefit future generations in our community.
Personal Satisfaction
Know that your generosity will continue to make a difference beyond your lifetime.
Financial Planning
Potential tax benefits and the opportunity to make a significant gift without affecting your current financial situation.
Recognition
Legacy donors may be honored in our publications, events, and on our donor wall (with your permission).
Ways to Give
Bequests
Include The Nest in your will or living trust with a specific amount, percentage, or residual gift.
Charitable Trusts
Establish a charitable remainder trust or charitable lead trust to benefit The Nest and receive potential tax advantages.
Beneficiary Designations
Name The Nest as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy, or financial accounts.
Endowments
Create or contribute to an endowment fund that provides ongoing support for our programs.
Join Our Legacy Circle
By choosing to include The Nest in your estate plans, you will become a member of our Legacy Circle. This group of dedicated supporters is recognized for their commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of our mission.
Other Ways to Give
Individual Giving
Corporate Giving
Event Sponsorships
Endowment Giving
Questions? Reach out to our Giving Directors!
JoEllen Wilhoite
Director of Corporate & Annual Giving
jwilhoite@thenestlexington.org
(859) 259-1974 x244
Dana Stefaniak
Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving
dstefaniak@thenestlexington.org
(859) 333-5051