Some have tried to take it with them. There’s the story of the dying multi-millionaire who gave his lawyer $1 million and instructed him to place it in the man’s coffin upon his death. Which the lawyer did—in the form of his personal check for $1 million, tucked inside the dead man’s jacket pocket.
We at the New Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club believe your last wishes must be backed up more reliably. We do recommend that you prepare an estate plan or revisit your current plan. We respectfully ask that we be part of that plan.
Why consider the NJ Chapter in your estate planning? Because you care about our planet, particularly that small section of the planet that we call home. You recognize that, for better or worse, the world will go on without you. And you really want it to be for better.
Please strengthen your commitment to the planet by helping to ensure it’s cared for after you’re gone. Create a meaningful legacy in your name with a bequest to the NJ Chapter through the Sierra Club Foundation. You can do this by reaching out to our treasurer, Paul Sanderson, at treasurer@newjersey.sierraclub.org or (908) 233-2414.
Another form of legacy giving is the memorial gift. In many traditions, family and friends understandably feel the need to “do something” upon the death of a loved one. Did the deceased have the same strong commitment to the planet that you do? If so, a suggestion that well-wishers consider a donation to our NJ Chapter would be entirely appropriate.
On a happier note, we can and do celebrate people’s lives with donations while they are still sharing life with us. Birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays are all reasons for gift giving.
Because you are an environmentalist, you probably do not define your happiness by how much “stuff” you accumulate—you know the environmental cost of producing and disposing of it. So, in lieu of more stuff, why not give (and request) a commemorative donation to the NJ Chapter of the Sierra Club? We will send the honoree a record of all donations.
To make a commemorative donation for a living honoree, or a memorial donation for a deceased person, please visit our website at www.sierraclub.org/new-jersey. Click on “Ways to Give,” and then, “Make a One-Time Donation.” You can enter the name of the honoree just before entering the payment information.
In truth, you never need a special occasion to donate to the Sierra Club. We need your constant support for our environmental advocacy. Website donations are quick and easy or, if you prefer, send your contribution to:
Sierra Club, New Jersey Chapter
P.O. Box 269
Garwood, NJ 07027-0269
You should receive a copy of our annual solicitation letter shortly, if you haven’t already. Please be on the lookout!