The Legacy of Deferred Giving

MAKING IMPACT THROUGH YOUR LEGACY

When considering a commitment to the SHINE THROUGH campaign, my husband Bill and I knew this was the time to make a special gift. Because Pi Phi has given me so much joy and so many opportunities for growth, I wanted my legacy to be an impact on the sisterhood I hold so dear. Therefore Bill and I decided to list Pi Beta Phi Foundation as a beneficiary of our estate. By doing so, we have the opportunity to celebrate the most significant, exciting charitable decision of our lives now. I feel satisfied knowing our deferred gift will achieve our vision, and because we’ve worked with the Foundation to document our plans, I know Pi Phi will have even greater ability to plan for the future of our sisterhood in the years to come. This planned gift is an expression of my love for Pi Beta Phi and what I consider my sincerest demonstration of just how much I cherish my Pi Phi membership and believe in its possibilities for future generations.

Sally Shoemaker, Arizona Beta

“There’s no question that membership in Pi Beta Phi shaped the woman I became after college. I learned skills as a member that I didn’t even realize at the time, such as time management, diplomacy and problem-solving. The support and encouragement from my sisters helped me achieve things I otherwise would have thought beyond my ability, and their friendship still lifts me up today. Whatever success I’ve had since then is grounded in these things. I truly believe that Pi Phi develops confident women leaders, and I hope that every young woman has the same opportunity in the future. When my husband and I were making our estate plans and decided we wanted to leave a legacy beyond bequests to family, we agreed that Pi Beta Phi was at the top of the list.”

Penny Proctor, Michigan Alpha

50% OF THE TOTAL GIFTS CELEBRATED AS PART OF THE SHINE THROUGH CAMPAIGN ARE DEFERRED GIFTS AND WILL BE REALIZED IN THE FUTURE.