Bequests & Legacy Giving

Leave a Legacy for Future Generations

Leadership shapes the society we become. How decisions are made, how communities hold together in times of challenge, whether progress is fair, inclusive and lasting. A gift in your Will to LV is a lasting expression of your values.

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One of the most powerful ways to shape a better future is to invest in leadership.

Why Leadership Victoria

Leadership that lasts

LV identifies, develops and connects leaders with the commitment and capability to make a positive difference, across sectors, communities and generations.

Perhaps LV was a defining chapter in your own leadership journey, and you want others to have that same opportunity. Or perhaps LV represents a cause you believe in deeply: good leadership as the foundation of social cohesion, trust and the greater good.

  • Expand access to leadership development for people with talent and potential, regardless of background
  • Strengthen ethical, community-minded leadership across business, government and civil society
  • Build networks that foster social cohesion, responsibility and shared purpose
  • Equip leaders to navigate complex social, environmental and economic challenges

Shaping Your Legacy

Give to what matters most to you

Every bequest, large or small, strengthens the pipeline of leaders working for the greater good. Your gift can be directed toward the work that means most to you.

ScholarshipsSupport leaders from marginalised or under-represented communities.
Sector-focused leadershipInvest in leadership within particular sectors or industries.
Alumni-led projectsSupport priority collective action projects led by LV Alumni.
Future of leadershipLet LV direct your gift to respond to emerging challenges as they arise.

Ways to give

Simple, flexible and deeply personal

You do not need to have supported LV previously. For many people, a bequest is their first and most significant act of giving. A bequest costs nothing during your lifetime, yet its impact can endure for generations.

A percentage of your estate

Give proportionally, so your gift reflects the size of what you leave behind.

A specific sum

Name the amount that feels right to you, large or small.

A specific asset

Shares, property or other assets can be gifted directly to LV.

Even a modest gift can help shape the leaders of tomorrow. There is no minimum gift amount, and you can change your intentions at any time.

Giving While Living

See the impact. Double the value.

1

See the impact now

Lifetime giving lets you support emerging and marginalised leaders today and, if you wish, establish or contribute to a named scholarship or program reflecting the causes and communities you care most about.

2

Amplify your gift through tax benefits

Donations to the LV Foundation are tax deductible, meaning your contribution can cost significantly less than its face value. We encourage you to seek independent advice about tax-effective giving.

Our Promise to You

What you can expect from us

We understand

  • Your family and loved ones always come first
  • Your Will is a deeply personal matter

We promise

  • To respect your privacy and confidentiality
  • To use your gift responsibly and effectively
  • To treat every legacy with care, sensitivity and respect
 

You may find the Inner North Community Foundation's 'Leave a Legacy, Not a Mess' community resource, developed by Williamson Fellow Ben Rodgers (WCLP '22), useful for estate planning with your family and loved ones. The checklist helps you tidy up your affairs now, reducing stress and uncertainty later.

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Every legacy is unique. We would be glad to speak with you, confidentially and without obligation, about what feels right for you.

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Confidential. No obligation. No minimum gift required.