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Leave A Gift In Your Will

Leave A Gift In Your Will

At climate change, many of our supporters have been with us since the beginning, inspiring us with their steadfast commitment to protecting the Earth for today and tomorrow.

Today, a growing number of these donors are choosing to remember Alberta Beyond Fossil Fuels with a Legacy Gift.

The most popular way to leave a legacy is to make a bequest in your will.

A bequest is an instruction that a certain amount of money, a particular item of property or the residue of your estate once your other bequests are made should be given to Alberta Beyond Fossil Fuels at your death. Upon death, Alberta Beyond Fossil Fuels will issue a donation receipt for the bequest that may result in significant tax savings in the year of death and the preceding year.

Whether you’ve been a supporter for years – or are making your first contribution via your will – we thank you for helping protect the environment today, and for future generations.

To include a gift to Alberta Beyond Fossil Fuels in your will, follow these simple steps:

  1. We advise seeking professional help from a legal advisor with experience preparing wills to ensure your wishes are honoured.
  2. Our full legal name needs to be included in your will. Otherwise, we may not receive your gift.

Our official name and address:

Alberta Beyond Fossil Fuels

Edmonton, Alberta

  1. Sample Will clauses for you and your lawyer to consider:
    • To give a specific amount: “I give to Alberta Beyond Fossil Fuels, Edmonton, Alberta, the sum of $10,000.”
    • To give a percentage of the estate: “I give to Alberta Beyond Fossil Fuels, Edmonton, Alberta, fifty percent (50%) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate.”
    • To give a specific asset, such as shares in a company: “I give to Alberta Beyond Fossil Fuels, Edmonton, Alberta, 500 shares of ABC Co. Inc.”
    • For a gift contingent upon a certain condition: “In the event that my brother does not survive me, I give to Alberta Beyond Fossil Fuels, Edmonton, Alberta.”

We are here to help!

Please contact us for more information about creating a gift in your will, and donating RRSPs, RRIFs or Life Insurance.

And if you have chosen to include Alberta Beyond Fossil Fuels in your will, please let us know – we would love to thank you personally.

Let us know through the contact form on this site and we will be in touch.

Here are some other ways that you can support our work:

Donate by phone
Donate by mail
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Why Legacy Gifts Matter to a Small Organisation

As a small nonprofit, planned gifts give us the stability to plan long-term. A bequest in your will provides a predictable stream of funding that allows us to invest in multi-year campaigns and hire dedicated staff. Even a modest percentage of your estate can make a significant difference in our ability to shift Alberta’s energy future.

Kinds of Legacy Gifts

You can leave a specific sum, a percentage of your estate, or a residual bequest (what remains after other gifts). You may also name us as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, RRSP, or TFSA. Each option offers flexibility and tax advantages. We recommend consulting a lawyer to choose the type that best fits your personal circumstances.

How to Talk to Family and a Lawyer

Start by having an open conversation with your family about your values and why supporting Alberta Beyond Fossil Fuels is important to you. When you meet with your lawyer, bring our full legal name and charitable registration number (available on our website). A simple codicil can update your existing will. For sample wording, email .