We are pleased to introduce the Amanda Marshall Planned Giving Circle, a planned giving program, also known as a legacy giving program, which involves leaving a charitable gift as part of an individual's financial or estate planning.
You can support Fair Chance's mission while enjoying potential tax benefits and creating a lasting impact on the lives of children, youth, and families in our community.
About Amanda Marshall
Amanda Marshall is the proud founder of Fair Chance and the co-founder of Families4Families, a national effort that is creating the next generation of changemakers by harnessing the power of young leaders to address food insecurity and basic needs nationwide. Amanda attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated from the Honors Program with a BA in Economics in 1997.
Amanda began her professional career as a health care consultant at Ernst & Young in New York City, but soon returned to her passion of helping others. After working at the Women's Prison Association (NY), Jumpstart (NY), the Robin Hood Foundation (NY) and K-World (Sweden & UK), Amanda moved to Washington, DC in 2002 to launch Fair Chance. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Fair Chance.
In addition, Amanda and her family founded Families4Families in 2020 and Amanda serves as the Chair of the F4F Board of Directors. Because of her commitment to children and families in Washington D.C., Amanda received Washington Life Magazine's 2005 Women of Substance and Style Award; Greensboro Day School (Greensboro, NC) Distinguished Alumni Award in 2005; 2012 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Distinguished Young Alumni Award; Washingtonian Magazine’s 2018 Washingtonians of the Year; and 2023 Potomac School Award for Exemplary Service Amanda proudly serves on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship Advisory Board; the DC United Foundation Board; FAN-DC Advisory Board; Fair Chance Board of Directors; and Families4Families Board of Directors
Amanda lives in Washington DC with her husband, Alex, and their four boys
As a Founding Member of the Amanda Marshall Planned Giving Circle, you can receive personal and financial benefits that may include:
PERSONAL BENEFITS
Legacy Recognition: Your name will be permanently listed on a dedicated plaque at our website, celebrating your commitment and contribution.
Special Updates: You will receive exclusive updates on the impact of the Amanda Marshall Planned Giving Circle and how your legacy gift is making a difference.
Invitation to Annual Events: Participate in our Annual Founders Circle event, where we honor our Founding Members and share our progress and plans for the future.
Personalized Estate Planning Support: If you do not have financial advisor, you can have access to Greater Washington Community Foundation planned giving advisors who can assist you in integrating your philanthropic goals with your financial planning.
FINANCIAL BENEFITS TO YOU
Some planned gifts that return income to donors include: Charitable gift annuities, which provide income returns for life in the form of fixed payments to the beneficiary. Charitable annuity trusts, which pay beneficiaries either a fixed percentage of trust income or a fixed dollar amount.
Other ways to fulfill bequest intentions: Contributions of appreciated property such as securities or real estate and life income gifts receive tax deductions. Or you could make a specific bequest: A fixed dollar amount or for assets or a residuary bequest which directs all or a percentage of your estate.
OTHER FAIR CHANCE GIFT DESIGNATIONS
THE FAIR CHANCE ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE FUTURE
You can designate your planned gift towards our Fair Chance Endowment Fund for the Future at the Greater Washington Community Foundation.
Please visit www thecommunityfoundation org/donate to make a secure online gift via our Classy donation portal or instructions for mailing a check to the community foundation
THE VALERIE COLEMAN NONPROFIT FELLOWSHIP FUND
This fund was established in June of 2024 in honor of Valerie Coleman to fund a nonprofit partnership program’s that result in significant growth for the nonprofit in terms of potentially new services offered, more people served and increased revenue. To support the Valerie Coleman Nonprofit Fellowship Fund, contact Tamala Scott.
Tamala Scott, Chief Advancement Officer
c/o Valerie Coleman Nonprofit Fellowship Fund
Email: tscott@fairchance.org
Phone: 703-999-7713
GIFT DESIGNATION IN MEMORY OR HONOR OF LOVED ONE
You may also designate your bequest in honor of a loved one. Fair Chance prefers that a bequest be provided for general purposes (an unrestricted donation), so that your legacy gift can be utilized where the need is greatest at any given time Please note that this information being shared is for general purposes only and is not intended as legal or financial advice
The above information is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or financial advice. Consult with your own advisor/s before completing any planned gift.
Your legacy of generosity can make a lasting impact on the causes you care about most. For additional information regarding this invitation, and taking the next steps, please contact Tamala Scott, Chief Advancement Officer: tscott@fairchance.org, or call (703) 999-7713(Cell).
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