By leaving a legacy gift to UNICEF Canada, of any size, you can help us build a better world, for every child. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF LEGACY GIVING

Legacy gifts, whether through a Will, or through other options, are vital to UNICEF’s life-saving work for children. They provide secure funds that allow us to expand and develop our long-term programs with confidence. Whatever the size of your legacy gift, it will help us reach children in more than 190 countries with vaccines, clean water, education, therapeutic food and more.

You can rest assured that your legacy gift to UNICEF Canada will be used effectively and efficiently to support the essential needs of children around the world. As part of the United Nations family, we work with governments and partners to ensure that funding decisions are data-driven, results-oriented, scalable, and are supported by the communities where we work.

Together, with your legacy gift, we will ensure a profound and lasting impact on children’s lives and for future generations to come.

HOW TO LEAVE A LEGACY GIFT IN YOUR WILL

Leaving a gift in your Will (a bequest) to UNICEF Canada is easy. We have developed a free legacy giving guide to share more information to help you consider this decision in your own time. Our free guide also includes information on how to update your Will, and how your gift will help make a better world, for every child.   

WHAT IF I ALREADY HAVE A WILL?

If you have already written a Will, it is a simple process to revise it to include a legacy bequest to UNICEF Canada. Depending on the changes that you would like to make, it may be possible to use a codicil to make your amendments. It is advised that you speak to your lawyer about the best course of action to take.

OTHER LEGACY GIVING OPTIONS

Are You an Advisor?

Thank you for supporting your clients in philanthropic giving to UNICEF Canada. Legacy gifts drive health and education programs, emergency support, and advocacy to empower children around the world.

Official Name: Canadian UNICEF Committee
Charitable Registration Number: 122680572 RR0001
Contact: Carrie Gemmell, Director, Legacy & Planned Giving
Direct: 416-200-5881
cgemmell@unicef.ca

We are grateful that you are supporting your clients in their legacy interests with UNICEF Canada, aligning their personal values with our work to provide health, education, clean drinking water, and safety for children around the world. By arranging a gift in Will to UNICEF Canada, donors establish a meaningful legacy and their estate may benefit from tax savings.

Sample Bequest Language

I, give, devise and bequeath to the Canadian UNICEF Committee, the sum of $ (dollar amount) to be used for purposes as approved by the Board of Directors of the Canadian UNICEF Committee in direct support of children’s greatest needs globally.

I, give, devise and bequeath to the Canadian UNICEF Committee a % (percentage) of the residue of my estate to be used for purposes as approved by the Board of Directors of the Canadian UNICEF Committee in direct support of children’s greatest needs globally.

Should my spouse (full name), and/or child (full names) predecease me, I direct my trustee to provide the residue of my estate to the Canadian UNICEF Committee, to be used for purposes as approved by the Board of Directors of the Canadian UNICEF Committee in direct support of children’s greatest needs globally.

Please reach out for information on alternative planned gifts, such as gifts of securities, life insurance, RRSP/RRIF/TFSA and tangible assets, ie. real estate. We are always honoured to know of our donors’ future gifts so that we can share current impact and future plans. We encourage a conversation at any time. Please connect with Carrie Gemmell, Director of Legacy & Planned Giving at 416-200-5881 or cgemmell@unicef.ca.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

By leaving a legacy gift to UNICEF Canada, you are making a promise to help shape a better world, for every child, for generations to come. In respecting that decision, we make the following promises to you so you can be certain of what to expect from us.

We promise accountability 

With this accreditation, you can be assured that UNICEF Canada has met the highest standards for charities as designated by Imagine Canada.

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We respect your privacy 

We recognize that your Will and estate plans are very personal to you. Any information that you choose to share with us regarding your legacy commitment will be kept in the strictest confidence.

We uphold your decision 

We value the importance of family and friends, and know that your loved ones will always come first. We will always agree with whatever decisions you choose, and we know that all decisions made will be made in your own time.

YES, please send me UNICEF Canada’s free legacy giving guide.

If you wish to discuss leaving a legacy gift or ask questions, please contact Carrie Gemmell, Director, Legacy & Planned Giving: 416-200-5881 or cgemmell@unicef.ca.