Planned Giving
Your career has helped shape the mining and minerals industry. Your legacy can help shape its future.
By including the SME Foundation in your estate plans, you can extend your impact—supporting mining education, outreach, and the next generation of professionals who will lead a mineral‑dependent world forward.
Planned giving is a meaningful way to reflect your values and your commitment to a strong, sustainable future for the mining and minerals industry. Through legacy giving, you can provide long‑term support for education, workforce development, and industry advancement. Learn more about individuals who have made this commitment through the Legacy Club.
Why Leave a Legacy with the SME Foundation?
Planned giving to the SME Foundation helps:
- Inspire and educate future mining and minerals professionals
- Strengthen the industry through education, outreach, and workforce development
- Ensure communities and society benefit from responsible, informed resource development
Your legacy helps ensure the knowledge, talent, and leadership needed for tomorrow are in place today.
Your Legacy. Your Way.
There are many ways to include the SME Foundation in your estate plans, including:
- Bequests through your will or trust
- Beneficiary designations
- Other planned giving options that align with your personal and family goals
You can make a lasting impact—often without affecting your current financial plans.
Start the Conversation
Creating a legacy is a meaningful step—and we’re here to help make it simple. Use the following forms when speaking to your financial advisor