Leave a Legacy of Music
Let’s Talk
Considering a legacy gift? We’d be honored to speak with you. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you explore the possibilities in a confidential, no-pressure conversation.
Contact:
Emily Rector, Director of Major Gifts & Philanthropy, emrector@wdav.org, 877-833-8990
When you include WDAV in your estate plans, you help ensure that classical music continues to inspire, comfort, and connect listeners for generations to come. Your legacy gift becomes part of the rich tradition that sustains WDAV’s mission to enrich lives through exceptional music and meaningful community experiences.
Whether your gift is large or small, your commitment matters deeply. Legacy gifts help WDAV remain a cultural resource for our region—on the airwaves, in the community, and online—well into the future.
Ways to Make a Planned Gift
There are many ways you can make a lasting impact at WDAV.. Here are a few of the most common options:
- Bequest
Include WDAV as a beneficiary of your estate through a will or trust. This is one of the simplest and most flexible ways to make a meaningful future gift. - IRA or Retirement Assets
Designate WDAV as a beneficiary of your retirement account. - Life Insurance
Name WDAV as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy—or transfer ownership of an existing policy to make a lasting impact. - Charitable Gift Annuity or Charitable Remainder Trust
Receive income during your lifetime while supporting WDAV’s mission.
More Ways to Support WDAV
In addition to these common options, there are other meaningful ways to support WDAV through your estate. Some supporters choose to give through real estate, donor-advised funds, or even privately held business interests. If you’re considering a unique type of gift, we’d be glad to talk with you and your advisors about how it can help advance WDAV’s mission.
We encourage you to consult your financial advisor or estate attorney to find the giving method that is right for your unique situation.
Have You Already Included WDAV in Your Plans?
If you’ve already included WDAV in your estate plans—thank you. Your generosity ensures that the music you love today will continue to reach and inspire future generations.
We hope you’ll let us know by completing our Estate Gift Intention Form. Sharing your plans allows us to express our gratitude now and welcome you into the WDAV Legacy Society, a group of visionary supporters who believe in the enduring power of classical music.
Members of the WDAV Legacy Society receive:
- Recognition on the air (with your permission)
- Invitations to exclusive gatherings with WDAV hosts and supporters
- Small tokens of appreciation
- The chance to share your story and inspire others through a written or recorded testimonial
Create Your Will for Free
WDAV has partnered with Giving Docs, a secure online estate-planning platform, to make it simple to create or update your will — completely free of charge. You can use this tool whether or not you choose to include WDAV in your plans, and it takes only about 20 minutes to complete.
With Giving Docs, you can:
- Create a fully valid will online
- Update your documents any time, at no cost
- Protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are honored
- Easily include a gift to WDAV if you choose
Let’s Talk
If you’re considering a legacy gift—or if you’d simply like to learn more—we’d be honored to speak with you. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you explore the possibilities in a confidential, no-pressure conversation.
Contact:
Emily Rector, Director of Major Gifts & Philanthropy, emrector@wdav.org, 877-333-8990