Support Our Work
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy’s success in protecting vital community resources depends on the support of landowners, individual donors, businesses, foundations, and government. If you appreciate the value of your region’s landscapes and want to protect them for future generations, please consider a donation to the Conservancy. Your financial support provides the solid foundation the organization needs to do its work – the identification of significant lands, the appropriate planning, the relationship-building with landowners and farmers, the stewardship of our existing natural areas and preserves, and the monitoring of private conservation easements.
All of these day-to-day activities are the nuts and bolts of providing lasting protection for our most cherished landscapes and natural resources. Every gift, no matter what the size, makes a difference.
Ways You Can Donate
- Donate Online
If you wish to donate through our secured site, please click here. - Donate by Phone
Call 231-929-7911 during office hours (9am – 5pm EST) to make a credit card donation (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover). - Donate by Mail
Make checks payable to “Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy” and mail to: GTRLC, 3860 N. Long Lake Road, Suite D, Traverse City, MI 49684 - Make a Pledge
Certain leadership gifts can be made over time – two years, three years, or five years. Contact one of our charitable giving specialists at 231-929-7911 for assistance. - Become a Monthly Donor
Become a Land Champion by simply designating a fixed monthly gift to be automatically transferred from your checking account or debited from your credit card. You may cancel or change the amount of your monthly gift at any time, simply by notifying us directly. For more information about becoming a Land Champion, please contact Anne Brasie at 231-929-7911 or by email. Our Land Champions provide a reliable, source of income that supports on-going land protection efforts that safeguard what you love best – northern Michigan’s pristine vistas, tranquil forests, refreshing rivers, beautiful coastline, and productive farm lands. - Host an Outreach Gathering
Outreach gatherings are typically informal events that are held in an individual’s home. They are a way for you, as a supporter, to open your home to us to invite and connect with 12-20 potential new supporters. If you are interested in hosting an outreach gathering, please contact our Fund Development staff at 231-929-7911 or toll free at 1-888-929-3866. - Make a Planned Gift or Bequest
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Members of our Vanguard Society have honored us by offering a planned gift. Planned gifts include estate plans, charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, life insurance policies, IRAs, 401(k) and 403(b) plans, or other deferred means of giving. Planned gifts are a great way to make a significant contribution to the work of the Conservancy. They represent a lasting legacy to conservation and provide for the permanent protection of lands important to you, your family, and future generations. If you would like to consider joining our Vanguard Society, please review these options:
Make a Gift through a Bequest
Most often, a bequest is made as part of a person’s will and stipulates that a dollar amount or percentage of an estate be directed to the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Most bequests provide significant estate tax savings. Charitable bequests can be made to the Conservancy as unrestricted gifts to support the organization’s core mission, or with a designation such as land protection within a particular watershed area or for a specific nature preserve. Bequests can be made by preparing a new will or adding a codicil to your present will or living trust. All legal documents should be prepared by and with the advice of your attorney.
Give a Gift of Securities
You can make a contribution in the form of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. When you make a gift of securities directly to the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, you may avoid certain kinds of taxes, such as capital gains. Contact us to receive instructions for the transferring of stock gifts and to ensure the proper handling of your contribution.
Provide a Gift of Real Estate
A gift of real estate, such as your primary residence, vacation home, farm, or undeveloped land, is a very significant conservation contribution. If the real estate is not appropriate for preservation, we will sell it and use the funds to further our land protection mission. Consider a Charitable Gift Annuity
One way to help achieve the Conservancy’s mission is to give, and receive a gift yourself – an income for life. If you are over 60, engaging in estate planning, and need more income, consider a Charitable Gift Annuity. Rates are competitive. Please contact our Fund Development staff at 231-929-7911 (toll free at 888-929-3866) or email Kate Pearson for confidential assistance.
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan in 1991. Its principal address is 3860 N. Long Lake Rd, Suite D, Traverse City, Michigan 49684. Because the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is a non-profit organization, all gifts are tax deductible as allowed by state and federal law.
For further information about any of these giving opportunities, please contact our Fund Development staff at 231-929-7911 or toll free at 1-888-929-3866.
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