Legacy Society
Your Legacy at Work
Although the world may be an uncertain place, you can be certain that the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy will be around to protect the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. For over 30 years, we’ve been a trusted nonprofit leader in Arizona.
Changing lives through Education
Although the world may be an uncertain place, you can be certain that the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy will be around to protect the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. For over 30 years, we’ve been a trusted nonprofit leader in Arizona.
Leaders in Conservation Research
Our innovative conservation research
is ensuring the future of our home, the
Sonoran desert.
Because over 30% of the world’s population
lives in similar arid and semi-arid
ecosystems, we make our research freely
accessible to empower global communities
to protect their homes, too.
Join the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
We’re on a mission to change lives and
ensure natural open space will always
be there for us and for future generations
– but we can’t do it alone.
Legacy Society members strengthen the
foundation of the Conservancy and empower
our ability to educate more students, lead
cutting edge environmental research with
global impacts, and preserve and advance
natural open space for years to come.
Stewards of Natural Open Space
If you are a supporter of the Conservancy, you understand first-hand the importance of natural open spaces to our the mental, physical, and spiritual health. Your gift ensures it will always be around.
Legacy Gifts
The power to protect the Sonoran Desert for future generations is up to you. You can Leave a Legacy gift with nothing more than your signature. When you decide to include the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy in your estate plan or as a designated beneficiary, you will support the impact Science, Education and Stewardship has on our unique ecosystem. It is one of the most meaningful things you can give to future generations and we’d be honored by your thoughtfulness.
Ways to Remember McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
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• Name the Conservancy as a beneficiary in a will or living trust.
• Name the Conservancy as the beneficiary of a paid life insurance policy or individual
retirement account (IRA).
• Paid on Death beneficiary designation on bank accounts and Charitable Beneficiary Deeds.
• Make a gift of cash or appreciated securities to establish a charitable gift annuity.
Legacy Gift Designation
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Legacy Designation
Legacy Society Member Benefits
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Legacy Designation
- Advanced invitations to special events
- Donor recognition in select areas
- Invitations to unique tours