What is the Legacy Society?

The Legacy Society is a group of people who feel passionate about Venice Theatre and wish to assure that the work it does continues to impact the lives of the community by making an investment through a planned gift.

Leaving a Legacy

Venice Theatre strongly encourages you to consider leaving a legacy.  Crafting your legacy is a process which ultimately benefits the theatre and brings joy to you knowing that the quality of life for the people in our community, young and old, will continue to be enhanced by the theatre.

• What will your legacy be?
• How would you like to be remembered?
• What is truly meaningful to you?
• What experiences have created notable memories for you?
• What have you come to value?
• How have you made a difference in the lives of others?

Reflecting on thoughtful questions like these can help you identify your values, interests, passions – even your life’s purpose.  Moreover, formalizing your answers into a legacy is a gift you can leave for your family, your friends and your community.

By making a planned gift, you can leave the legacy you wish without risking the financial well being of you or your family. With the help of a professional advisor, you can determine the best assets to give from your estate, whether it is stocks, bonds, real estate, life insurance, mutual funds, or cash.

Venice Theatre believes the desire to make a difference is part of who we are. With the members of the Legacy Society as examples, we challenge you to create a legacy of your own that will always be remembered.

Different types of Planned Gifts

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• A simple bequest in your will
• A charitable gift annuity
• A charitable lead trust
• An endowment fund
• Retirement plan assets
• Life insurance policies

To learn more about how you can leave a legacy, please contact our Director for Advancement, Paul Borgmann, at 941-484-4033, x 234 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .