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Special Gifts and Pledges

Every year, the University relies on alumni and friends to make annual gifts. Additionally, individuals may consider making a special gift to the University. These special gifts are made over and above annual commitments and can be designated for a specific purpose, can be restricted or unrestricted, and can be paid over three or five years.

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Life Income Gifts

Planned gifts allow you to retain some aspect, such as the right to receive income, of the asset or assets you use to make a gift. There are many ways to make a planned gift to the University, including bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, gifts of real estate, and gifts of retirement plan assets.

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Gifts of Bequest

You may make a gift of cash, securities, real estate, or other assets by providing in your will for a bequest to the University.

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