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Planned Giving Leave a Conservation Legacy

For generations, hunters and conservationists have worked to protect wild deer, improve wildlife habitat, and preserve hunting traditions. By including NDA in your estate plans, you can ensure that this important work continues into the future. A legacy gift costs nothing today but creates a lasting impact for deer, habitat, and hunters.

The Signpost Legacy Society

The Signpost Legacy Society honors supporters who have chosen to include NDA in their estate plans. The name reflects The Signpost, the original publication of our organization, and symbolizes guidance for the future of deer conservation and hunting heritage. Members of the society share a commitment to ensuring that future generations can enjoy healthy deer populations, thriving wildlife habitats, and strong hunting traditions.

Ways to Include NDA in Your Estate Plan

Many gifts are easier than people expect.

  1. Include NDA in Your Will – A simple bequest in your will or trust ensures your support continues after your lifetime.
  2. Name NDA as a Beneficiary – You can designate NDA as a beneficiary of retirement accounts, life insurance policies, or investment accounts.
  3. Other Giving Options – Charitable trusts, Donor-advised funds, gifts of gun collections, gifts of land or property

Sample Bequest Language:

To include the NDA in your will:

I give % of my estate (or $) to the National Deer Association, a non-profit organization, to support its mission of ensuring the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat, and hunting.”

Current Signpost Legacy Society Members

  • Dwight Pardue
  • Monty Lewis
  • David Brothers
  • James & Ann Truesdale
  • Anonymous
  • Joe & Donna Hamilton
  • Kip Adams
  • Tim & Natalie Donges
  • Michael & Lisa Flohr
  • Todd D. Stowell
  • John Notarangelo
  • Christopher Thurman
  • Melvin McQuaig (in honor of Joseph Hamilton)
  • Robert Scherer

Start Your Conservation Legacy Today

If you have already included NDA in your estate plans – or are considering doing so – we would love to hear from you. Your legacy can help ensure the future of deer and hunting.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 814-490-3200.

Lauren Varner

Chief Development Officer

Lauren Varner is NDA’s Chief Development Officer and has been with the organization since 2021. Prior to…

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