HELP EFSC BUILD A LEGACY INITIATIVE!
EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
CREATING A LEGACY
Creating Opportunities for Generations to Come
RANDY COLEMAN EFSC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAIR
One of the great privileges of serving as Chair of the Eastern Florida State College Foundation Board is seeing firsthand how generosity changes lives.
Every scholarship awarded tells a story. Often, it is the story of a student who may not have believed college was financially possible. Because someone chose to invest in their future, that student is able to pursue an education, build a career, and create opportunities for themselves and their family.
Most charitable gifts provide an immediate impact. Planned gifts do something equally important: they create opportunities that endure.
When people think about estate planning, they naturally focus on caring for family members and preserving the values that matter most to them. For many individuals, those values include education, opportunity, and giving back to their community. A planned gift allows those priorities to continue well beyond one’ s lifetime.
I believe legacy giving is about much more than finances. It is about purpose. It is an opportunity to reflect on the impact we want to have and the example we hope to leave for future generations.
One of the things I appreciate most about planned giving is that it is not reserved for the wealthy. Many meaningful legacy gifts begin with a simple decision to include a charitable organization in a will or trust, or to designate a charitable beneficiary as part of an overall estate plan. These gifts often require no change to a donor ' s lifestyle today yet can have a profound impact in the future.
At Eastern Florida State College, planned gifts can support scholarships, academic programs, workforce development initiatives, and countless opportunities that help students achieve their goals. Long after a gift is made, its impact can continue through students whose lives are transformed by access to education.
As I speak with fellow supporters of the College, I am often reminded that many people want their legacy to reflect the values that guided their lives. For those who believe in the life-changing power of education, including Eastern Florida State College in their future plans offers a meaningful way to extend that legacy and invest in generations of students yet to come.
The students who benefit from these gifts may never have the opportunity to personally thank the donors whose generosity made their education possible. Yet they will carry forward the opportunities those donors created.
That is the enduring power of planned giving. It allows each of us to create a legacy that continues to open doors, expand possibilities, and change lives for years to come.
Thank you,
HELP EFSC BUILD A LEGACY INITIATIVE!
Find out more by calling us at 321-433-7055 or emailing foundation @ easternflorida. edu
Randy Coleman Chair, EFSC Foundation Board of Directors
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