Founders' Society
Individuals who make a planned gift to ÃÛѨÊÓƵ, either through a bequest in a will or living trust or a remainder designation in a life-income gift, retirement plan or life insurance policy, are recognized through membership in the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Founders' Society.
The Founders’ Society was created so that the university could offer its thanks during the lifetimes of the many generous individuals who make these gifts from their life’s work.
The most common method of securing membership in the Founders’ Society is by making ÃÛѨÊÓƵ a beneficiary of your estate. You don’t have to be wealthy to be able to make a significant impact on the future of ÃÛѨÊÓƵ through an estate gift. Over the last decade, estate gifts have provided an average of $1.6 million in annual gift revenue to ÃÛѨÊÓƵ. With the bulk of these gifts designated for the university’s endowment, these gifts strengthen ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s position as a leading, small liberal arts institution for generations to come.
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ's Founders’ Society members are invited to and recognized during an annual luncheon held during Homecoming weekend in the fall.
Have you completed a gift plan that includes ÃÛѨÊÓƵ?
If so, please contact Craig Haisch, director of development, so that we can thank you for helping strengthen the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ experience.