How a Planned Gift Can End Human Trafficking
While writing a will protects the people you love, it can also protect the causes you care about.
One of the simplest ways to create a lasting impact is through planned giving, and include a charitable gift in your will. By naming Nomi Network in your estate plans, you can help create economic opportunities that prevent human trafficking for generations to come.
Whether you’re creating your first will or updating an existing one, here’s how a planned gift can build a future where women and girls are free from exploitation.
What Is Planned Giving?
Planned giving, also sometimes known as legacy giving, is the process of leaving a charitable gift through your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other estate planning tools.
For many supporters, a planned gift becomes the largest charitable contribution they ever make.
A will isn’t simply a legal document that distributes your belongings; it’s one of the clearest expressions of your values. Without one, state law determines how your assets are distributed, leaving you with less control to support the people you love and the organizations that have shaped your life.
Including a charitable designation in your estate plan ensures your generosity continues long after your lifetime and reflects the legacy you want to leave behind.
How Do I Leave a Gift to Charity in My Will?
Leaving a charitable gift in your will is often much simpler than people expect. You can:
- Leave a percentage of your estate so your gift grows or changes as your assets do.
- Leave a specific dollar amount or a particular asset, such as stock or real estate.
- Leave the remainder of your estate after providing for family and loved ones.
- Name a nonprofit as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund—often without changing your will at all.
Most charitable planned gifts require only a short provision in your will or beneficiary designation. Nomi Network can provide recommended legal language to share with your attorney or financial advisor.
No matter the size of your estate, legacy giving is an opportunity to create a lasting impact for generations to come.
Do You Need a Will If You Are Young?
Many people assume estate planning is only for retirees, but creating a will is valuable at almost any stage of adulthood.
If you own a home, have savings, children, a partner, or causes you deeply care about, a will ensures that your wishes, not your state’s default laws, guide important decisions.
Starting your estate plan early also allows it to evolve as your life changes. A will created today can easily be updated as your family, finances, and charitable priorities grow over time.
Most importantly, writing a will isn’t about expecting the worst. It’s about planning intentionally for the future and ensuring the people and causes you love are protected.
Why Include Nomi Network in Your Legacy?
Choosing where to leave a legacy gift is just as important as deciding to make one.
At Nomi Network, we believe the most effective way to end human trafficking is through economic opportunity. Poverty, limited educational opportunities, gender inequality, and lack of safe employment increase vulnerability to trafficking and exploitation. That’s why we invest in long-term economic empowerment rather than short-term solutions.
Through education, life skills training, financial literacy, workforce development, entrepreneurship, job placement, and survivor-centered support, women and girls gain the tools they need to build lives defined by safety, independence, and opportunity.
Our work spans communities around the world and in the United States, where we support women and girls to overcome barriers and gain access to education and employment.
A planned gift to Nomi Network helps sustain this work for years to come. It invests in creating economic opportunities, strengthens communities, and builds ecosystems that reduce vulnerability to human trafficking for future generations.
When you include Nomi Network in your estate plans, your commitment to ending human trafficking continues long after your lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions About Legacy Giving
What is a planned gift or legacy gift?
A planned gift is a charitable donation that is arranged today and distributed from your estate in the future. This gift can be made through a will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other planned giving vehicle.
Is planned giving only for wealthy people?
No. Anyone can make a legacy gift regardless of the size of their estate. Many donors choose to leave a small percentage of their estate or designate a nonprofit as a partial beneficiary of a retirement account or insurance policy.
Can I include Nomi Network in my will?
Yes. Nomi Network welcomes planned gifts through wills, trusts, retirement accounts, donor-advised funds, and other estate planning vehicles. Our team can provide suggested bequest language for you to share with your financial advisor or attorney.
How does a planned gift help end human trafficking?
Legacy gifts provide long-term funding that helps Nomi Network invest in education, workforce development, economic empowerment, survivor support, and safe employment opportunities. Together, these programs help reduce vulnerability to trafficking and create lasting pathways to freedom.
Leave a Legacy That Creates Freedom
Your will is more than a legal document; it’s a reflection of the values you want to carry forward.
It is never too soon or too late to create a will. Get started today.
If you’d like to learn more about planned giving or discuss the different ways to include Nomi Network in your estate plans, we’d be honored to help. Our team can answer your questions and provide recommended bequest language without any obligation.
- More information on our Planned Giving page: NomiNetwork.org/plannedgiving/
- Email [email protected] with questions
This information is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult an attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional before making decisions about your estate plan or charitable gifts.
