The North Island College Foundation is set to launch a six-month initiative to create opportunities for future generations of NIC students.

The goal of the Future 50 Legacy Match campaign is to encourage 50 donors to participate by making a meaningful difference both now and for years to come.

Legacy giving, also known as ‘planned giving’, is a charitable contribution included in a will or estate plan.

The gift, which is realized after your lifetime, might be cash, a portion of your estate or assets like securities.

Janet Moody-Lackey is a former NIC employee and Foundation board member and has become an ambassador for the new campaign.

“A legacy fund lets you think long term,” she says. “Even when you’re no longer here, it’s something that can continue on as a way to give back and show gratitude for students and the college community.”

The second part of the campaign focuses on immediate impact through matching funds. Each new or enhanced legacy gift unlocks $1,000 from a $50,000 legacy matching fund.

Woven into the campaign are the Future 50 Legacy Workshops hosted by NICF.

The first event will be held on November 21st at NIC’s Comox Valley Stan Hagen Theatre from 1:30 to 3pm.

The workshop is an opportunity to learn about charitable giving strategies, trusts, and philanthropy trends and how life events can influence legacy decisions.

For more information about the workshop or to learn more about how you can become a legacy donor, contact the NIC Foundation by emailing foundation@nic.bc.ca or visit North Island College Foundation.