In 1871, David Hawley made the first planned gift to the university, establishing a charitable annuity with Â鶹´«Ã½. His gift transferred property on the northern edge of campus where the original fieldhouse and football stadium now sit.
The David Hawley Associates Legacy Society recognizes the many alumni and friends who have provided for Â鶹´«Ã½ as part of their estate plans. You are invited to join this prestigious society of committed investors and be included among the many others who have left a legacy at Â鶹´«Ã½ through their own legacy plans. We know that estate planning is a very personal endeavor and keep any revelations of estate gifts in the strictest confidence.
Charitable Bequests
There are many reasons why you might consider making a charitable gift as part of your legacy planning. A bequest is perhaps the easiest and most tangible way to leave a lasting impact on the people and places that are most meaningful to you, such as the work and academic mission of Â鶹´«Ã½ University. There is no better way to provide a perpetual legacy for you, your family, or someone you admire than by providing critical resources to support an institution that is important to you.
Deferred Gifts: Will or Living Trust
Bequests made through a donor’s will or living trust are the most common form of deferred gifts. These gifts make a lasting impact on Â鶹´«Ã½. We’ve partnered with to help you write your legally valid will and create other important estate planning documents. If you already made a gift to Â鶹´«Ã½ in your will or trust, so we can keep our records up to date. Thank you for your generosity!