Yamni L. Chandler
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SECURE THE FUTURE OF NATIVE NATIONS THROUGH YOUR LEGACY
WHY LEGACY MATTERS Why should you consider Native Forward in your estate planning? Native communities remain underrepresented in higher education. Your legacy can shift this trajectory. Higher education remains out of reach for many Native students due to systemic barriers and a lack of financial resources. By including Native Forward in your estate plans, you become a powerful force in breaking those barriers—ensuring that Native students not only attend college but thrive and lead their communities into the future.
A gift to Native Forward is a gift to sovereignty, selfdetermination, and equity.
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Planned giving isn’t just about financial support—it’s about aligning your legacy with your values. Your gift strengthens the self-determination of Native Nations by empowering their citizens through education. Each scholarship is a step toward a future where equity is the standard, not the exception.
Direct, trusted, and culturally informed scholarship support. Native Forward has decades of experience providing support rooted in cultural understanding, community trust, and educational excellence. Your legacy gift directly funds scholarships that are more than financial aid— they’re tools of transformation, created by Native people, for Native students.
BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING A PLANNED GIFT ѩ
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Leave a lasting impact A planned gift ensures your commitment to justice and education lives on. Your generosity will empower Native students long after your lifetime, making a difference for generations.
Support future generations Your gift provides sustainable funding that Native Forward can count on, allowing long-term planning and the ability to respond to students’ evolving needs.
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Tax advantages for you and your estate Depending on the structure of your gift, you and your estate may benefit from tax savings while maximizing the impact on Native communities.
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Join a circle of changemakers Legacy Network members are honored as champions of Native education. You’ll be recognized (if you wish) among a special group of visionary donors committed to Native student success.
“All people need to be given the opportunity to become who they want to be. If we can’t help where we can, those opportunities may not be provided.” ~ B. Desautels, Legacy Donor
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LEGACY GIVING OPTIONS BEQUESTS One of the simplest ways to support Native Forward is through a bequest in your will or living trust. You can specify a dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a particular asset. This option allows you to retain full control of your assets during your lifetime while making a lasting gift to Native students.
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVERS If you are 70½ or older, you can make a qualified charitable distribution directly from your IRA to Native Forward. This option allows you to fulfill your required minimum distribution (RMD) while avoiding taxable income and supporting a cause close to your heart.
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS Naming Native Forward as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy, or financial account is a simple way to make a significant impact without modifying your will. It often requires just a few minutes and no legal fees.
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CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES OR REMAINDER TRUSTS These planned giving tools allow you to receive fixed income for life while also providing meaningful support to Native Forward. After your lifetime, the remaining funds will directly benefit Native students through scholarships and programming.
YOUR PLANNED GIFT CAN
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ESTABLISH A NAMED SCHOLARSHIP Honor your family, ancestors, or community with a named scholarship that will carry your story forward. You choose the criteria—such as field of study, tribal affiliation, or geographic area—and Native Forward will ensure your vision is fulfilled.
SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS IN PERPETUITY
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ADVANCE TRIBAL LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE Education fuels leadership. Your legacy gift helps develop Native professionals, educators, scientists, artists, and policy leaders who return to uplift their communities and contribute to a more resilient and sovereign future.
Your planned gift can be directed toward Native Forward’s endowment, ensuring that your support for Native students continues for generations to come. It’s a powerful way to create lasting educational opportunity.
“I do have resources to invest in future generations. Long after I journey on, I hope that funds I invest in Native Forward will still be working to advance the status of Native scholars.” ~ R. Archambault, Legacy Donor
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JOIN OUR LEGACY NETWORK SECURE THE FUTURE OF NATIVE NATIONS THROUGH YOUR LEGACY When you include Native Forward in your estate plans, you become part of a movement for generational change. The Legacy Network honors your vision and commitment by connecting you with a community of like-minded individuals who believe in the power of Native education.
AS A LEGACY NETWORK MEMBER, YOU WILL RECEIVE
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A private consultation with our development team to help shape your gift Customized sample bequest language for your estate attorney or advisor
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Optional recognition in publications and events The satisfaction of knowing your legacy will uplift Native students for years to come
“We both benefited from good educations, so when it came time for us to consider our legacy, we looked around for organizations that help create the kinds of opportunities we enjoyed. Native Forward was one of the organizations we researched, and we found it to be wellestablished with a strong reputation—even on sites like Charity Navigator.” ~ M. Murcutt and R. Starks, Legacy Donors
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START THE CONVERSATION TODAY partnerships@nativeforward.org (800) 628-1920 “I often enrolled in payment plans each spring and carried quiet stress instead of seeking support. Becoming a Native Forward scholar was one of those moments of choosing to believe support is possible. The financial assistance Native Forward provides has reduced barriers and helped me move forward without the constant weight of tuition stress. Native Forward has empowered me to move forward with confidence, and I carry that empowerment as a responsibility to lift others along the way.” ~ April Yazza, Navajo Nation Native Forward Scholar