Marking over three decades of championing digital rights, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is calling on its global community to consider legacy gifts via its Lighthouse Society. This initiative ensures ongoing protection of freedom, justice, and innovation in technology well beyond the lifetimes of current advocates.
- EFF marks 36 years advancing digital rights globally.
- Legacy gifts sustain freedom, justice, and innovation missions.
- Planned giving options suit diverse financial situations.
What happened
The Electronic Frontier Foundation recently celebrated 36 years of dedicated work advocating for digital rights, privacy, and access to technology. To build on its long-standing mission, EFF announced the launch of the Lighthouse Society, a community of supporters who commit to legacy giving through wills or estate plans.
This initiative invites individuals who value digital freedoms to ensure the continuation and growth of EFF's efforts beyond their lifetimes. By including EFF in their legacy plans, donors help secure funding that drives digital justice and innovation globally.
Why it matters
As technology increasingly shapes society, protecting digital freedoms and privacy becomes critically important. The EFF’s work safeguards these rights, but continued success depends on sustainable funding sources that can weather changing times and priorities.
Legacy gifts via the Lighthouse Society provide a powerful and flexible way to support this enduring mission. These gifts allow donors to make a profound impact without necessarily affecting their current financial situation, ensuring the EFF’s ability to fight for a free and open digital future for generations.
What to watch next
EFF supporters interested in learning more about legacy giving can reach out directly to the organization through designated contacts or online forms. The EFF encourages conversations around estate planning that includes digital rights philanthropy tailored to individual circumstances.
Moving forward, the Lighthouse Society aims to grow its membership and broaden awareness of planned giving benefits. This strategic focus will help maintain EFF’s role as a global leader in protecting freedom, advancing justice, and opening technological opportunities.