Legacy Giving Society

Introduction

Welcome to the Legacy Giving Society of YES Institute. The Legacy Giving Society is an opportunity to create a lasting endowment of change, in your name (or in honor of someone dear to you) to sustain the vital mission and programs of YES Institute into the future. YES Institute is a nonprofit organization with a 30-year track record of making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and communities. We invite you to consider being a part of upholding our life-saving suicide prevention and education initiatives. 

Our Mission and Work

Our vision is a community in which all youth develop as healthy individuals free of suicide, violence, and discrimination.

Our mission is to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of all youth through powerful communication and education on gender and orientation. 

To accomplish our mission, we work with leaders and organizations across various fields – from school communities, mental and medical health providers, faith communities, foster care agencies, workplaces, and more. We develop and conduct leading-edge research, communication training, and education programs. Between 2013 and 2023, we served more than 77,000 children, youth, parents, and professionals across South Florida and beyond.

The Legacy Giving Society

The Legacy Giving Society is an extraordinary opportunity that amplifies your impact and extends our reach to even more individuals and communities. Most crucially, Legacy Giving ensures that our work continues for as long as it is needed. Through this special and preferential donor-advised membership society, the work of securing necessary resources and development to expand our programs, launch new initiatives, and empower and save lives can be fulfilled. 

 

Benefits of Building a Lasting Legacy 

  • Anyone Can Become a Part of the Legacy Giving Society: Individuals, family foundations, and donor-advised and managed funds all can be a part of the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our organization’s future. By designating YES Institute as a beneficiary of your estate or a portion thereof, you become an integral part of this legacy. This ensures lasting change and a positive impact for years to come.
  • Legacy Giving Enhances Current Mission Work: Greater capacity and funding of Legacy Giving Society starts making an impact today. Expansion of our existing programs and development of new initiatives becomes readily possible with the ability to respond to emerging and critical community needs. 
  • Organizational Capacity Building: By broadening our scope, we aim to reach more communities and individuals who require support and create sustainable solutions that save lives. To truly create a lasting legacy, we recognize the importance of strengthening our organizational infrastructure and operations. Legacy Giving Society empowers staff expansion and development, organizational efficiency, and strategic planning to ensure we can maximize our impact and deliver meaningful solutions that change the hearts and minds of those taking care of our young people.
  • Deepening Collaboration and Partnerships: The power of collaboration and collective impact that can be achieved through partnerships. Your funding provides opportunities for collaboration with like-minded organizations and individuals who share our vision of making a difference. We can leverage our strengths, pool resources, and create a stronger, more sustainable impact.

 

How You Can Get Involved

  • Designate YES Institute as a Beneficiary in your Estate Plans: Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant difference. By designating YES Institute’s Legacy Giving Society as a beneficiary, you directly support our mission and help us create a legacy of positive change, in your name or the name of someone dear to you.


Visit our “Notifying YES Institute of Your Gift“ webpage or reach out to our dedicated team to record YES Institute as a beneficiary of your estate. It can often be difficult to plan and make sure that your gifts are used in line with your wishes if they are left unknown. And more importantly, we want to say thank you for considering our work as a part of your legacy.

  • Spread the Word: Help us amplify our message by sharing the Legacy Giving Society with your friends, family, and colleagues. Utilize your social media platforms, community groups, or professional networks to raise awareness about our mission and encourage others to get involved. 
  • Corporate Partnerships: If you represent a corporation or business, explore opportunities for strategic partnerships and sponsorships with YES Institute. By aligning your company’s values with our Legacy Giving Society, you can enhance your corporate social responsibility initiatives and contribute to sustainable change.

Creating a New Beginning

Join us on an incredible journey as we strive to create a lasting legacy of positive change. Through the Legacy Giving Society, we invite you to invest in a brighter future for individuals and communities in need. Together, we can save lives and empower generations to come.

 

Act now, and be a part of something extraordinary – fulfilling the Mission of YES Institute. You can also speak with Tim Wagoner or Joseph Zolobczuk at 305-663-7195.