Create a Legacy
If you care about the Fresno County Public Library and its efforts to create a more literate and informed community, consider a planned gift to the Fresno County Library in your will or estate plan. Your gift will help provide resources for future generations of library users. In addition, you may receive substantial financial benefits and tax savings.
Planned Giving Guide
To learn more about including the Library
in your estate plan, visit our Planned Giving Guide,
a comprehensive resource for all of your gift planning questions,
or contact Linda Calandra, Planned Giving Specialist, at (559)
488-3492 or email Linda.Calandra**fresnolibrary.org (replace ** with @
to send email).
Seminars
Monthly Planned Giving and Estate Planning Seminars are presented
free of charge at various branch libraries. Seminar speakers are members of
The Advocates
of the Library, attorneys and other professionals who specialize
in estate planning, financial and tax planning.
See
Seminars Schedule
For information about a seminar in a branch near you, call 559/488-3492 or email: Linda.Calandra**fresnolibrary.org (replace ** with @ to send email).
The Aspirants for the Future
The Aspirants is an honorary organization that recognizes the generosity of
individuals who, during their lifetimes, include the Fresno County Library in
their estate plans.
As a member, you will receive:
- An invitation to an annual event honoring The Aspirants.
- Invitations to gift and estate planning seminars.
- A subscription to the Friends of the Library Newsletter.
- Acknowledgement of your gift commitment in the Library Friends'; Newsletter and Annual Report.
Become a member by doing one or more of the following:
- Name the Fresno County Library to receive a bequest through your will or living trust.
- Establish a charitable trust or gift annuity to benefit the Library.
- Make a gift of real estate, life insurance, retirement plan or personal property.
- For more details, visit our Planned Giving Guide or contact Linda Calandra, Planned Giving Specialist, 559/488-3492 or Linda.Calandra**fresnolibrary.org (replace ** with @ to send email).
The Advocates
Members of the Advocates who are estate planning attorneys voluntarily give
free one-hour consultations to individuals interested in including the Library
in their will or estate plan. The Advocates will be giving seminars in branch
libraries regarding the new Tax Plan and how it will affect you and your family.
If you would like to schedule a consultation with an Advocate or to join The Advocates, contact Linda Calandra, Planned Giving Specialist, 559/488-3492 or Linda.Calandra**fresnolibrary.org (replace ** with @ to send email).