As Giving Tuesday approaches on Dec. 2, the Angus Foundation invites members of the Angus family to join a movement of generosity and impact through the Legacy Sustaining Campaign, a giving initiative designed to build long-term support for the breed’s future. 

Giving Tuesday is a day of generosity, and for the Angus Foundation, it’s a time to celebrate the legacy of Angus and invest in its future.  

“Giving Tuesday is a reminder that every contribution, no matter the size, helps sustain the Angus legacy,” says Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director. “Whether you’re a longtime breeder or new to the Angus family, this campaign offers an affordable and meaningful way to give back.” 

In celebration of George Grant bringing the first Angus bulls from Scotland to America, the Angus Foundation established a unique giving program called A Legacy Sustaining. To leave a legacy is to pass something on. This giving program encourages American Angus Association members to donate $150 each year or $12.50 monthly, in a collective effort to build long-term support for the breed.  

Recurring gifts to the Legacy Sustaining Campaign help fund scholarships, leadership development programs like Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference and the Beef Leaders Institute, and research initiatives that strengthen the breed. Contributions support the Angus Fund, a collection of unrestricted donations that allows the Angus Foundation to support opportunities for members.  

The Angus Foundation is calling on Angus supporters to reflect on those who helped shape their Angus experience. Members and industry partners can honor mentors, family members, breeders or teachers by paying it forward for the next generation. 

The campaign is open to individuals, families and businesses, with options to designate gifts toward education, youth or research. Donors who join the campaign this Giving Tuesday will be recognized for their commitment to sustaining the Angus legacy.  

Year-end giving offers more than an opportunity to make a difference, it can also provide financial benefits. Contributions to the Angus Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, may qualify as tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Donors can amplify their impact while potentially reducing taxable income, and gifts of appreciated assets, such as stock or property, may help avoid capital gains taxes. 

To learn more or become a donor, visit www.angus.org/foundation/get-involved/giving-programs/a-legacy-sustaining or contact Jaclyn Boester at JBoester@Angus.org.