{"id":1078,"date":"2018-06-14T17:51:12","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T21:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/?page_id=1078"},"modified":"2026-09-09T10:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:48:25","slug":"leave-a-gift-in-your-will","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/en\/act\/leave-a-gift-in-your-will\/","title":{"rendered":"Leave a gift in your will"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n    \/* Full-width block wrapper with dark overlay *\/\n    .hello {\n      background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55)), \n                  url(https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2026\/09\/49d72df9-screenshot-2026-09-08-at-9.04.25-am-scaled.png);\n      background-size: cover;\n      background-repeat: no-repeat;\n      background-position: center 80%;\n\n      display: flex;\n      justify-content: center;\n      padding: 60px 20px;\n      margin-bottom: -16px;\n      box-sizing: border-box;\n    }\n\n    \/* Base Container *\/\n    .hello-container {\n      width: 100%;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n      display: flex;\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 30px;\n    }\n\n    \/* Responsive Container Breakpoints *\/\n    @media (min-width: 576px) {\n        .hello-container {\n            max-width: 540px;\n        }\n    }\n\n    @media (min-width: 768px) {\n        .hello-container {\n            max-width: 720px;\n        }\n    }\n\n    @media (min-width: 992px) {\n        .hello-container {\n            max-width: 960px;\n        }\n    }\n\n    @media (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .hello-container {\n            max-width: 1140px;\n        }\n    }\n\n    \/* Left Text Content (All White) *\/\n    .hello-txt h1 {\n      color: #ffffff;\n      font-size: 38px;\n      line-height: 1.15;\n      margin-bottom: 20px;\n      font-weight: 800;\n      text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);\n    }\n\n    .hello-txt p {\n      color: #ffffff;\n      font-size: 18px;\n      margin-bottom: 15px;\n      line-height: 1.5;\n      text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);\n    }\n\n    .hello-txt p strong {\n      color: #ffffff;\n      font-size: 22px;\n      font-weight: bold;\n      display: block;\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\n    }\n\n    \/* White Background Card for HubSpot Form *\/\n    .hello-hs-form {\n      background-color: #ffffff;\n      padding: 30px 25px;\n      border-radius: 8px;\n      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\n      box-sizing: border-box;\n    }\n\n    @media only screen and (min-width: 992px) {\n        .hello {\n          padding: 70px 20px;\n          background-position: center 85%;\n        }\n\n        .hello-container {\n          flex-direction: row;\n          justify-content: space-between;\n          align-items: flex-start;\n          gap: 50px;\n        }\n\n        .hello-txt {\n          width: 55%;\n        }\n\n        .hello-txt h1 {\n          font-size: 64px;\n          line-height: 1.05;\n        }\n\n        .hello-hs-form {\n          width: 40%;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"hello alignfull\" id=\"mail-list\">\n  <div class=\"hello-container\">\n    <div class=\"hello-txt\">\n      <h1>Your Legacy: Let What<br>Matters to You Live On<\/h1>\n      <p><strong>A greener, more peaceful planet for generations to come.<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p>You\u2019ve spent your life caring about the people, places and values that matter most to you. A gift in your Will to Greenpeace Canada can help carry those values forward and protect the planet for generations to come.<\/p>\n      <p><strong>Explore leaving a gift in your Will<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p>Get your free Greenpeace Legacy Guide and learn more about how you can create a lasting legacy for the planet.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hello-hs-form\">\n      <script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\n      <script>\n        hbspt.forms.create({\n          portalId: \"20052921\",\n          formId: \"e25c0b92-466e-40ea-ae49-f0c5cf86b7cd\",\n          region: \"na1\"\n        });\n      <\/script>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What will you leave behind?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaving a gift in your Will to Greenpeace is a way to put your beliefs into action, long after your lifetime. Any gift, large or small, will help our shared work to create a more green and peaceful future. In fact, in Canada, gifts in Wills now pay for around 1 in 3 of our campaigns.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having an up-to-date Will is vital to protecting your loved ones. But once you\u2019ve provided for those close to you, a gift to Greenpeace will help protect the Earth for future generations.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenpeace never accepts money from governments or corporations, it\u2019s this fierce independence that means we will use your legacy gift to hold those whose policies or actions pose grave environmental threats to account and advocate for the solutions our planet urgently needs whenever and wherever it\u2019s needed most.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have two gift options:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Leave a legacy gift to <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/en\/act\/leave-a-gift-in-your-will\/\"><b>Greenpeace Canada<\/b><\/a><b> to advance all of our campaigning work in Canada and around the globe, including our advocacy initiatives like the courageous actions our activists lead.<\/b><br><br>Key information :\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official name: Greenpeace Canada<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary address: 33 Cecil Street, Ontario, M5T 1N1<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenpeace Canada is a non-charitable registered non-profit organization in Canada, business number is 124206723RP<br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Leave a legacy gift to the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gcef.ca\/en\/legacy-donation\/\"><b>Greenpeace Canada Education Fund<\/b><\/a><b>, separate from the campaigning arm of Greenpeace, the Greenpeace Canada Education Fund is a registered charity that invests in scientific research, education, and other activities aimed at raising awareness of the environmental issues that affect people in Canada and around the world. For more information about how to leave a gift in your Will to Greenpeace Canada Education Fund, please visit: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gcef.ca\/en\/legacy-donation\/\"><b>www.gcef.ca<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve decided to include a gift to Greenpeace in your Will, we\u2019d be grateful if you would let us know so we can thank you. Your decision will remain completely confidential. By sharing your intention with us, you give us the opportunity to recognize your generous commitment to protecting our planet and its future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<!-- Styles to make topic sections collapsible -->\n<style>\n\n    .topic {\n      margin-top: 3em;\n    }\n    .topic h3 {\n      border: 1px solid lightgrey;\n      padding: .6rem .8rem;\n      border-radius: .6rem;\n      margin-bottom: 0;\n    }\n    .topic:target h3 {\n        border-radius: .6rem .6rem 0 0;\n        border-width: 1px 1px 0 1px;\n    }\n    .topic h3::before {\n      content: \"\u25b6\";\n      font-size: 50%;\n    }\n    .topic:target h3::before {\n        content: \"\u25bc\";\n    }\n    .toggle-hide, .toggle-show {\n      color: inherit;\n      text-decoration: underline;\n    }\n    .toggle-hide {\n      display: none;\n    }\n    .topic .toggle-show:hover,\n    .topic .toggle-hide:hover {\n        text-decoration: none;\n    }\n    .topic:target .toggle-show {\n      display: none;\n    }\n    .topic:target .toggle-hide {\n      display: inline;\n    }\n    .panel {\n      opacity: 0;\n      height: 0;\n      overflow: hidden;\n      border: 1px solid lightgrey;\n      border-radius: 0 0 .6rem .6rem;\n      border-width: 0 1px 1px 1px;\n      padding: .6rem .8rem;\n    }\n    .topic:target .panel {\n      height: unset;\n      opacity: 1;\n    }\n\n  <\/style>\n\n<div class=\"topic\" id=\"whyGift\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a class=\"toggle-show\" href=\"#whyGift\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#whyGift\">Why make a gift in your will?<\/a><a class=\"toggle-hide\" href=\"#hide-topic\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#whyGift\">Why make a gift in your will?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"panel\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">A gift in your Will to Greenpeace is a powerful way to ensure that your values and commitment to a healthier planet continue to make an impact, long after you&#8217;re gone. Your gift helps support critical environmental campaigns, from fighting climate change to protecting endangered species, and advocating for sustainable solutions worldwide.Greenpeace is fiercely independent, relying on the support of individuals like you rather than government or corporate funding. This independence means your legacy gift will be used to hold those who harm the environment accountable and push for urgent, effective change when it&#8217;s needed most.By leaving a gift in your Will, you\u2019re not just supporting the planet\u2014you\u2019re shaping the future. You\u2019re making a lasting difference for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n<!-- Closing tag for topic div -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- Closing tag for panel div -->\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"topic\" id=\"whyGreenpeace?\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#whyGreenpeace?\" class=\"toggle-show\">Why Greenpeace?<\/a><a href=\"#hide-topic\" class=\"toggle-hide\">Why Greenpeace?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"panel\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re a global organization that has been creatively working with people for a green and peaceful future since our beginnings in Vancouver in 1971. Greenpeace now comprises 27 independent national and regional organizations in over 55 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Australia-Pacific area. We work directly with communities on the frontlines as they protect the environments they call home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our campaigns are driven by science and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/en\/about-us\/our-values\/\">our values<\/a>, free from political or corporate agendas and our independence gives us the unique ability to speak truth to power. We act to shift people\u2019s hearts and minds in order to tackle climate change, promote clean energy, defend our oceans, protect forests, and live sustainability.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our teams of world-renowned scientists, grassroots organizers, policy experts, documentarians and strategists expose environmental problems and promote solutions through the use of groundbreaking research and investigations, incisive policy analysis, community organizing, inspiring creative communications, direct action and wide-reaching media work.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please join us, lend your support, and help to create a green and peaceful future today.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read our most recent reports below to be inspired by the work Greenpeace supporters have made possible:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2023\/11\/45ef6db2-2023-gratitude-report_en_digital.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2023\/11\/45ef6db2-2023-gratitude-report_en_digital.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 Gratitude Report<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2022\/06\/57c97422-gp_impactreport-2022_en_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022 Impact Report<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div> <!-- Closing tag for panel div -->\n\n<\/div> <!-- Closing tag for topic div -->\n\n<div class=\"topic\" id=\"helpfulInformation\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#helpfulInformation\" class=\"toggle-show\">Legal Information<\/a><a href=\"#hide-topic\" class=\"toggle-hide\">Legal Information<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"panel\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Greenpeace Canada legal information:<\/span><br><strong>Legal Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Greenpeace Canada<br><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;Greenpeace Canada Head Office, 33 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1N1<br><strong>Phone:&nbsp;<\/strong>1-800-320-7183 (toll-free)&nbsp;<br><strong>Fax:<\/strong>&nbsp;416-597-8422<br><strong>Business Number<\/strong>: 124206723RP<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Useful resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ylnAmbHY-GU9AsG2ybhI0Jz43rTFJ1_4\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Sample wording for leaving a gift in your Will.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2022\/11\/64e588e6-gp_legacy-guide_2022_en_rev_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our Greenpeace Legacy Guide<\/a>&nbsp;which has information about our history, values, accomplishments and details about the impact your gift could have, along with explanations of legal terminology often used when creating a Will.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are updating an existing Will, you may find it helpful to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1KyHJXBhh1pzbuRmdZ03rSfSm4SA0OBOq\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">download our Codicil form<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legacy gifts in wills to Greenpeace Canada are not eligible for a tax receipt. If you require a tax receipt, please consider making a legacy gift to the <strong>Greenpeace Canada Education Fund.<\/strong> To learn more, please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcef.ca\">www.gcef.ca<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We spoke with Maureen Tabuchi, an estate lawyer with over 30 years\u2019 experience, to help demystify Will-writing and estate planning for our supporters. Making a lasting impact on the world is something that a lot of people want to do \u2013 and having a well-prepared Will is an important step you can take now to ensure your legacy has a positive impact in the future.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are Maureen\u2019s top 3 Will-writing tips:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make your Will with an experienced estate lawyer who can help you get it right the first time and give you peace of mind so you don\u2019t have to worry about what happens after you are gone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When making a Will you need to determine who is a trusted person you can count on, to be your Estate Trustee or Executor, to work with others to ensure your final wishes are carried out properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Figure out who you want to give your assets to. In Canada, there are legal requirements for leaving a portion of your estate to a spouse or legal dependent. After loved ones are accounted for, consider leaving the residue (%) or a lump sum amount of your leftover estate to a cause that you believe in, like Greenpeace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Disclaimer &#8211; the above information does not constitute legal advice. We recommend contacting a lawyer when preparing a Will.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div> <!-- Closing tag for panel div -->\n\n<\/div> <!-- Closing tag for topic div -->\n\n<div class=\"topic\" id=\"discover-why\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#discover-why\" class=\"toggle-show\">Discover why others have left a legacy gift<\/a><a href=\"#hide-topic\" class=\"toggle-hide\">Discover why others have left a legacy gift<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"panel\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the global community of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/en\/act\/donate\/leave-a-gift-in-your-will\/green-guardians\/\">Green Guardians<\/a> where incredible individuals go above and beyond for the protection of this planet.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click here to discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/canada\/en\/act\/donate\/leave-a-gift-in-your-will\/legacy-testimonials\/\">testimonials<\/a> from gifts in Wills donors.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <!-- Closing tag for panel div -->\n\n<\/div> <!-- Closing tag for topic div -->\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We&#8217;d love to hear from you!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded-90\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"863\" height=\"1024\" title=\"Lisa Bono\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2025\/02\/5f8d24df-imageedit_1_4808897296-min-863x1024.png\" alt=\"Lisa Bono\" class=\"wp-image-68648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2025\/02\/5f8d24df-imageedit_1_4808897296-min-863x1024.png 863w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2025\/02\/5f8d24df-imageedit_1_4808897296-min-253x300.png 253w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2025\/02\/5f8d24df-imageedit_1_4808897296-min-768x911.png 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2025\/02\/5f8d24df-imageedit_1_4808897296-min-1152x1366.png 1152w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2025\/02\/5f8d24df-imageedit_1_4808897296-min-287x340.png 287w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-canada-stateless\/2025\/02\/5f8d24df-imageedit_1_4808897296-min.png 1284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leaving a legacy gift to Greenpeace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about leaving a legacy gift to Greenpeace, or if you are a lawyer or the executor of an estate, please contact Lisa Bono, Head of Donor Development &amp; Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:lisa.bono@greenpeace.org\">lisa.bono@greenpeace.org<\/a> or call her at <a href=\"tel:6479550070\">647-955-0070<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-grey-600-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-grey-600-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h2 id=\"form-header-section\" class=\"wp-block-heading page-section-header\">Let us know how we can help by filling in this form<\/h2>\n\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/v2.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n  hbspt.forms.create({\n    region: \"na1\",\n    portalId: \"20052921\",\n    formId: \"969e09cd-cb7a-437d-8ef9-a0ca12dfbeed\"\n  });\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leaving a gift in your Will to Greenpeace is a way to put your beliefs into action, long after your lifetime. 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