Leave a
Legacy
A gift in your will is a way to keep opening doors long after you're gone — helping the next woman, and the one after her, step into her next chapter.
Igniting Careers. Transforming Futures.
Every year, Dress for Success Vancouver helps women build the skills, confidence, and community they need for meaningful employment. A legacy gift extends that work well beyond your lifetime, ensuring that our programs are here for the women who need them next.
Ways to leave a gift
There are several ways to include Dress for Success in your plans. Please speak to your financial or legal advisor to determine the option that is the right fit for you.
Bequest in your will
The most common planned gift. You can leave a specific dollar amount, a particular asset, or a percentage of your estate — with or without instructions for how it’s used.
Gift of securities
Now or in future, donating publicly traded stocks, mutual funds, or bonds can eliminate capital gains tax while giving you a donation receipt for the full value of your gift.
Beneficiary designation
Name Dress for Success Vancouver as a beneficiary on an RRSP, RRIF, TFSA, or life insurance policy. These gifts pass outside your estate, avoiding probate fees.
Gift of life insurance
Donate an existing policy or take out a new one naming Dress for Success Vancouver as owner and beneficiary, often with meaningful tax advantages along the way.
Join our Legacy Community
When you let us know you’ve included Dress for Success Vancouver in your will or estate plan, you’ll be welcomed into a community of supporters who are shaping our organization’s future. Members receive:
- Updates on our programs and the women they support
- Invitations to donor events
- Recognition in our community reports (unless you’d prefer to remain anonymous)
There’s no minimum gift and no paperwork required on your end — just a conversation with us, whenever you’re ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dress for Success Vancouver's legal name and charitable information?
Dress for Success Vancouver’s legal name is Dress for Success Vancouver Society.
Charitable Registration Number: 85682 2605 RR0001
Please provide your lawyer or estate planning professional with our legal name and charitable registration number when including a gift in your Will. If you need additional information, we’d be happy to assist.
Do you have sample bequest wording I can use?
The following wording may be shared with your lawyer:
I give to Dress for Success Vancouver Society (Charitable Registration Number 85682 2605 RR0001), the sum of $______ (or _____% of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes..
This wording is provided as a sample only and does not constitute legal advice.
What is legacy giving?
A legacy gift—also known as a planned gift—is a charitable donation arranged today that is realized in the future, most commonly through your Will.
It is a simple and powerful way to leave a lasting legacy. After providing for your loved ones, your gift can help future generations of women build confidence, secure meaningful employment, and achieve economic independence.
Why is legacy giving important?
Economic independence changes lives—not only for women, but for their families and communities.
Your legacy gift helps ensure Dress for Success Vancouver can continue empowering women and gender-diverse individuals to thrive in work and life, regardless of the challenges future generations may face. It is an investment in stronger families, a more equitable workforce, and a more resilient community.
How will my legacy gift be used?
Unless you choose to direct your gift to a specific purpose, your legacy will be used where it will have the greatest impact—helping Dress for Success Vancouver respond to emerging needs and create lasting change.
Your generosity may help women:
- Access professional attire and one-on-one career support
- Build confidence and workplace skills
- Advance their careers through leadership development and financial literacy
- Achieve lasting economic independence for themselves and their families
No matter how your gift is used, your legacy will help more women achieve economic independence.
How do I make a Will?
Making a Will is one of the most important ways to protect your loved ones while creating a lasting impact on the causes you care about.
A lawyer or qualified estate planning professional can help you prepare a new Will or update an existing one. Including a charitable gift is often a simple addition that can help empower women for generations to come.
Can I direct my legacy gift to specific Dress for Success Vancouver programming?
Yes. Many donors choose to support an area of our work that reflects their personal values or experiences.
Because the needs of women and our community evolve over time, we encourage you to speak with us before restricting your gift. Together, we can ensure your legacy continues to have the greatest possible impact while honouring your philanthropic intentions for generations to come.
Let's connect
without any obligation.
Amanda Sayfy, Executive Director at 604-408-7923 x225.