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Join BPR's Signal Society and Leave a Legacy

Your connection to Blue Ridge Public Radio is about more than listening. It reflects a belief in trusted journalism, meaningful storytelling, lifelong learning, and the power of public media to strengthen and connect our communities.
Make a Planned Gift for Blue Ridge Public Radio

Through a planned or legacy gift, you ensure that this vital service continues for future generations across Western North Carolina. By including BPR in your will, trust, retirement account, or estate plans, you create a lasting legacy that supports independent public media while also helping you meet your own financial and philanthropic goals. These gifts may offer meaningful tax or estate planning advantages and help secure BPR’s long-term financial strength.

Planned giving is one of the most profound ways to make an enduring difference. Whether your legacy gift is made through a bequest, life insurance policy, appreciated securities, or another charitable giving vehicle, your generosity helps sustain the reporting, music, cultural programming, and community connection that listeners rely on every day.

Talk With Us

We would be honored to talk with you about your goals, answer questions, and help explore options that may be right for you and your family. We also encourage you to let us know if you have already included BPR in your estate plans. On occasion, planned gifts arrive with little or no identifying information, making it difficult for us to express our gratitude. Sharing your intentions allows us to thank you during your lifetime and helps BPR plan boldly and responsibly for the future because of your vision and generosity.

Ways to Join the Signal Society

  • Bequests — Naming BPR in your will is the simplest way to make a lasting impact. You may designate a specific amount or a percentage of your estate, creating a legacy that continues beyond your lifetime.
  • Life Insurance — Donating a life insurance policy you no longer need may allow you to claim a charitable deduction for its approximate cash surrender value, while removing the proceeds from your taxable estate.
  • Retirement Plans — Retirement accounts like IRAs can be taxed multiple times when passed to heirs. By naming BPR as a beneficiary, you may reduce or eliminate these taxes while making a meaningful gift.

Please consult your attorney, accountant, or financial advisor about your specific plans. If you intend to include BPR in your estate plans, please share your commitment by submitting this Statement of Intent. For sample language for a will or trust, or for additional information, contact us at 828‑210‑4822 or membership@bpr.org.

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