“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world … indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead
The Elisabeth Voigt Legacy Society encompasses donors who have committed to a planned gift to Center for Safety & Change. The Center appreciates these members and honors their generosity and foresight by including their names on our ‘Giving Tree’ located in our central office.
Meet Elisabeth Voigt Legacy Society members:
“We must support Center for Safety & Change in the fight against domestic violence even as we hope and pray that this heinous crime will be no more.” – Simona & Jerry Chazen
“I welcome the opportunity to help secure the future of Center for Safety & Change by supporting the Elisabeth Voigt Legacy Society.” – Michael Mandel
“It’s essential that the work of Center for Safety & Change continue into the future.” – Diane Sussman
“Planned giving is at the core of what enables an organization to feel secure. Center for Safety and Change has learned a lot about planned giving and has ‘many tools in their tool box.’ As a donor I so appreciate their willingness to have helped me choose what is right for me. I urge you to do the same.” – Mimi Hoffman
“Legacy, to me, is leaving behind something that will benefit loved ones and those I care for after I am gone. Just knowing that the Center will continue to serve our community 24/7 is the great motivation to include it in my will.” – Jill Kaliff
“I included Center for Safety & Change in my will to ensure that the great work of the Center continues long into the future.” – Upper Grandview, NY Resident
“Center for Safety & Change is a beneficiary of a percentage of my estate. As a survivor of domestic abuse, the Center was there for me and I would like to give back in gratitude.” – Nyack, NY Resident
“And so it is my hope and honor that you will join me in the Elisabeth Voigt Legacy Society, helping to make a lasting impact!”
– Elisabeth Voigt
Planned Giving options include the following:
There are often significant tax benefits realized through planned giving. Our Development staff are happy to work with you to find the right approach.
Learn how your Legacy gift will be used:
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General Administration
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Programs
To learn more about how your Legacy gift will be used, read more about our work, our impact or view our financial information including our latest financial statements.
Questions?
Email [email protected] or call (845) 634-3391 to request a Legacy Giving brochure, or to learn more about planned giving. Please notify us after you have named Center for Safety & Change in your will so that we can thank you and include you in our Elisabeth Voigt Legacy Society.
Donor Privacy Policy
Donor Privacy Policy
The Center for Safety & Change is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent as allowable by law.(1)
Obtaining Information
The ability to contact individuals to support the Center for Safety & Change is critical to our work and mission. The Center collects and uses a donor’s personal information such as name, address, phone number, and email address when an individual/organization voluntarily provides it to us. We will not sell, trade or share a donor’s personal information with anyone outside the Center, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations, without the specific permission of the donor. Contributing individuals and organizations are traditionally listed by name in publications such as our fundraising journals and annual report, but we honor requests from those who wish to be listed as anonymous.
Donor Bill of Rights
Ethical standards and principles are the foundation for maintaining public trust. To ensure this, the Center endorses the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Donor Bill of Rights, which provides all donors with the right:
I. To be informed of the organization’s mission, the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
II. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
III. To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
IV. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
V. To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
VI. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers or employees of the organization, or hired solicitors.
IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
X. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
To review or correct your personal contact information or to make changes to your recorded preferences (i.e. receipt of mailings and acknowledgements), please contact our Development Department [email protected] or call (845) 634-3391.
(1) Donors should always consult with their tax advisors regarding tax deductibility of cash and in-kind gifts.