Charitable giving is deeply personal. The causes you choose to support, as well as the manner in which you offer that support, are a reflection of your values and priorities. When you give to Heritage University, you can direct your gift to support efforts that match your personal goals. You can choose to direct your gifts to any of our existing funds or contact us so we can work with you to build a plan that meets your specific objectives.
Investing in Heritage University gives talented students an opportunity to pursue higher education.
Scholarships are critical to the success of Heritage University students. For the vast majority of our students, their degrees would be unobtainable without the scholarships that make their education affordable. You can direct your giving to support students directly by designating your funds to the Scholarship Fund. Scholarships from this fund are directed to all Heritage students with a financial need without additional qualifying criteria. If you are interested in directing your support to a specific segment of Heritage’s student body, creating a named endowed scholarship may be of interest. With a minimum commitment of $10,000, you can create a personal legacy that provides support based on the criteria you set forth, such as for students in specific majors or those who come from a particular background. Endowed scholarship funds are carefully invested, and a percentage of the balance, as determined by the board of directors, is allocated to students each year. This means your endowed scholarship will live on in perpetuity.
Giving to the Heritage Fund makes an immediate and lasting impact because these gifts provide the university the greatest flexibility to direct your support to its most critical needs. This means you can help with everything from tutoring students who need extra support, to building academic programs, to building a thriving campus with state-of-the-art learning centers and professors who are leaders in their field of study.
The economic reality of the majority of Heritage students means that minor financial hiccups can have devastating repercussions on their education. The Emergency Fund is designed to help students overcome temporary financial hardships, such as a broken down car or unexpected utility bill so that they can stay focused on their education and graduate.
Endowment gifts directly impact students and allow the university to build a solid financial base to ensure its stability for the next 40, 80, 200 years or more. These gifts are wisely invested. As directed by the Heritage University Board of Directors, a portion of the endowment is allocated to support the areas of greatest need on an annual basis. The endowment grows over time to ensure the university has a solid funding base to support student learning for generations.
There are many ways to support the nonprofit of your choosing beyond cash and in-kind gifts. Depending on your personal circumstances and goals, you can design your portfolio in a manner that builds maximum impact for the nonprofit and provides additional tax benefits for you.
Transfer publicly traded securities to Heritage.
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Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to support Heritage.
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Donate property to Heritage for the university to sell or use.
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Make a gift directly from your traditional IRA to Heritage.
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Name Heritage as a co-owner or beneficiary of eligible savings bonds or bank CDs..
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Name Heritage as a recipient of your retirement plan or life insurance policy.
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Name Heritage as the beneficiary of a bank account.
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Many people who value philanthropy want to see their legacy of support continue after their passing. Incorporating philanthropic giving into your estate plans allows you to direct a portion of your estate’s assets to support causes that are important to you.
There are many different ways to give through your estate, several of which are outlined below. If you want to include Heritage University in your estate plans, we are happy to work with you to build a plan that meets your specific objectives.
Named in honor of Heritage University’s founding president, the Sister Kathleen Ross, SNJM, Legacy Giving Circle includes the generous supporters who have included Heritage in their estate plans. You can add your name to the Legacy Giving Circle by letting us know that you have made these arrangements.
Include Heritage as a beneficiary in your will.
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Place assets such as cash, stocks or property into a trust that provides income to you or your
designated beneficiary.
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Provide income to Heritage for a specified period, with the remaining trust assets eventually
returning to you or your designated beneficiaries.
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Transfer ownership of your home to Heritage while retaining the right to live there during your
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