Leave a Legacy, formed here four months ago, is a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at inspiring community-oriented residents to make a charitable gift to their most valued organization.
More than 19 not for profit groups make up the Richland-Wilkin Leave a Legacy, including social and health services, art, church and educational institution organizations.
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Brad Barth, another formation group member, said the timing of Leave a Legacy coming to the Twin Counties couldn't have been better.
"We are following on the heels of the Wilbur Lunday $1 million gift to the college and then the Chahinkapa Zoo gift," Barth said.
Not only does Leave a Legacy intend to partner with nonprofit groups in the area, but also with financial planners, accountants and attorneys in order to help maximize the benefit of a donor's gift.
On Thursday, Nov. 19, founders of the Richland-Wilkin Leave a Legacy are inviting their involved nonprofits, and others seeking to network, to a workshop and lunch featuring North Dakota and Minnesota professionals who will speak on the transfer of wealth and what it may mean to the area in the next few years.
The workshop, to be held from 12-3 p.m. at North Dakota State College of Science, will feature Pat Traynor, Dakota Medical Foundation president and Kim Embretson, West Central Initiative vice president.
Due to limited space, Barton suggested interested individuals register by calling her at 701-642-1250. Individuals seeking more information about Leave a Legacy can also reach Barton at her office or Barth at 701-671-2131.
"If they can't make it to the workshop, it doesn't mean the door is closed. We still have other opportunities to educate them," Barton said.
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