Satisfying and visionary: the benefits of giving wisely

Planned gifts are the foundation of extraordinary futures. The resources generated from planned gifts have the potential to transform lives. They fund scholarships for talented undergraduate students who are hungry to learn. They support fellowships for graduate students whose research creates knowledge that matters. They are the cornerstone for endowed professorships that help us attract and retain distinguished faculty and serve as a mark of excellence for the University.

Planned gifts are flexible and diverse: they can be established at any dollar level and through a variety of charitable giving vehicles. In every case, though, they are a thoughtful expression of your support, your encouragement, your pride, and your belief in the University’s public mission to enrich the lives of people in the region, nation, and the world through discovery and education.

Planned gifts require dedication and thoughtful consideration. They can take multiple forms and can help you address a variety of personal financial goals. Ask yourself these questions:

• Would you enjoy watching students benefit from your generosity?
• Do you want to leverage your estate to make the ultimate gift?
• Do you have a particular asset that you are thinking of donating?
• Do you want to increase your retirement income or is your primary goal estate preservation?
• Are you carrying excess life insurance or a large balance in your retirement plan?

The gift planning office and development team at the Binghamton University Foundation stand ready to leverage their professional experience and the tools on this web site – the Legacy Planner, the personal calculators and other resources, and the gift opportunity comparison charts – to help you and your advisors develop the gift opportunity that is satisfying and visionary. We look forward to working with you.