Legacy Giving
Join the Encore Society
What is the Encore Society?
The Encore Society is an esteemed group of supporters who have chosen to leave a lasting legacy by including the Segal Centre in their estate plans. Members of the Encore Society share the values of the Segal Centre, such as creating a strong community, celebrating and exploring Jewish cultural identity, and the transformative power of the arts. The Encore Society creates this lasting impact for generations to come.
Why join the Encore Society?
By joining the Encore Society, you help ensure that the Segal Centre continues to build on its rich and vibrant history, delivering engaging and impactful performances, and fostering connections within our community. Members of the Encore Society also receive priority access privileges, invitations to community events, and acknowledgement on the Segal Centre website.
How to join the Encore Society?
Including the Segal Centre in your estate planning is simple. There are numerous ways to create a lasting impact on the arts community.
Bequests
You can make a bequest to the Segal Centre in your will with:
- A specific dollar amount or a percentage of your trust.
- A residual bequest: after debts, taxes and bequests have been paid to your family and friends, the Segal Centre receives all or a portion of the remainder of your estate.
- A contingent bequest: this comes into effect only when the primary beneficiary(ies) of your estate have predeceased you.
- Gifts can be made of publicly traded securities.
- Gifts can also be designated from life insurance plans, RRSPs, and TSFAs (or the American equivalent of these retirement saving tools).
Bequests entitle your estate to a donation receipt. We encourage you to consult your financial advisor, notary, or legal advisor to learn about the financial advantages that apply to your specific situation.
Your generosity will ensure that the curtain rises for generations to come at our cultural cornerstone of Montreal, the Segal Centre.
Make a difference by contacting our Director of Development, Alexandra Yanofsky, at 514-739-2301, ext. 8302 or ayanofsky@segalcentre.org.
