Planned gifts made by alumni and friends provide critical support for ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ’s education mission — creating scholarships, improving teaching and research, and revitalizing our campus.
From Jonas ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ’s 1900 bequest, which created our undergraduate college, to gifts made today using creative structures and assets, planned gifts let you stretch your philanthropic impact to leave a lasting legacy at ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ. Start here to learn about creative ways to support ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ.
¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ’s Office of Planned Giving can help you maximize the impact of your charitable giving. We work with you and your financial and legal advisers to thoughtfully:
- Integrate your philanthropy with your long-term planning for financial security and the needs of your family
- Take full advantage of tax incentives to stretch your charitable dollars
- Use creative gift vehicles or unusual assets to support ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ
Figuring out a planned giving strategy that best fits your charitable, financial, and family goals can be overwhelming. We’re here to help you understand your options. Please contact us for a confidential conversation.
Gifts You Can Make Now
Gifts from Your Estate
¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ’s Fiat Lux Legacy Society honors alumni, parents, and friends who have demonstrated their commitment to ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ’s future by establishing planned gifts or including the University as a charitable beneficiary of their estate plans.
Join us by creating your legacy gift for ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ today!
If you have already included a gift to ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ in your trust or will, or via a beneficiary designation on a retirement account or life insurance policy, please let us know by completing this form so we can welcome you to the Fiat Lux Legacy Society.
Contact Us
Kate Rafey ’08, MPA ’09
Interim Director of Planned Giving
1-508-793-7719
plannedgiving@clarku.edu
Note: Information contained on this website should not be considered legal, tax, or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult your personal legal and financial advisers before making a planned gift.