Ways to Give
Your generosity keeps Vermont’s forests and our community of forest stewards growing. Whether you make a one-time gift, give monthly, or include VWA in your legacy plans, your support nurtures forest stewardship across the state.
Monthly Giving
Become a Sustaining Donor
Set it once and nurture Vermont’s forests all year long. Monthly gifts provide reliable support for workshops, woods walks, and resources that help landowners care for their woods.
Planned & Legacy Giving
Leave a Lasting Legacy for Vermont’s Forests
Planned gifts secure long-term support for education, advocacy, and sustainable forest stewardship.
Ways to Leave a Legacy
- Bequest in your will or trust — Name Vermont Woodlands Association for a specific amount, percentage, or residual gift.
- IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) — If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA; it can also count toward your RMD.
- Beneficiary designations — Add VWA to your IRA, 401(k), or life insurance.
- Gifts of stock & securities — Potential tax advantages while advancing our mission.
- Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) — Recommend a grant to VWA anytime.
- Land gifts — Explore options to ensure your woodland is stewarded for the long term.
Let’s Talk
Interested in learning more or discussing how you can leave a legacy of support to Vermont Woodlands Association? We'd welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your goals and how your legacy can support Vermont’s forests long into the future.
