Earlier this year, CAT was both surprised and honored to receive a nearly million-dollar planned gift from a cat-loving Portland resident. It’s our privilege to welcome the late Bruce Clow to our Roger H. James Legacy Society.
Because of Bruce’s gift, we could react quickly to changing needs in the cat community. For example, we were able to offer reduced adoption fees and increase promotion mid-year to help more cats find homes. What’s more, this generous donation will help us fund future shelter renovations and equipment upgrades that would not otherwise be possible.
Such a remarkable contribution might seem complicated or out of reach for many of us. But arranging a legacy gift can be fairly simple. And planned gifts of all sizes help secure CAT’s future and support our mission.
When it comes to making a planned gift, you have many options. You can set up a donation of cash or assets, name CAT as a beneficiary of your IRA or 401(k), or even include CAT as a beneficiary on your bank account. A qualified estate planner or tax advisor can help you explore all the possibilities and choose a gift type that meets your financial and charitable goals.
If you’d like to discuss legacy giving options or if you’ve already included us in your plans, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to Heather Miller, development and communications director, at [email protected] or call (503) 925-8903 ext. 228.
Learn more: catadoptionteam.org/planned-giving
