Welcome to the Office of Planned Giving!
Our office is dedicated to helping donors create meaningful and lasting legacies at SC State University through planned giving. Planned giving offers individuals the opportunity to make a significant impact on our institution's future while also providing potential financial and tax benefits for the donor.
What We Do
- Personalized Guidance: We provide personalized guidance and support to donors interested in exploring planned giving options. Our team works closely with donors to understand their philanthropic goals, financial situation, and estate planning objectives.
- Education and Resources: We offer educational resources and materials to help donors learn more about the various planned giving options available, including bequests, charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, and more. Our goal is to empower donors with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their charitable giving.
- Tailored Solutions: We work with donors to develop tailored giving plans that align with their individual interests, values, and financial circumstances. Whether you're interested in supporting a specific program or creating a lasting legacy at SC State, we can help you find the right planned giving solution for you.
- Stewardship and Recognition: We are committed to stewarding planned gifts with care and gratitude. Donors who include SC State University in their estate plans become members of our prestigious societies and receive special recognition and benefits for their generosity.
Planned Giving Opportunities
Explore gift-planning strategies that leave a lasting legacy at SC State University. From bequests and insurance gifts to charitable trusts and deferred payment gift annuities, there are many ways to support our institution while achieving your financial and philanthropic goals. Learn more about planned giving options below:
- Bequest: Leave a lasting legacy by including a bequest in your will or trust. Your bequest ensures that future generations of students benefit from the same educational opportunities you cherish.
- Specific Bequest: Designate a specific asset or amount to SC State University in your will or trust. Your specific bequest allows you to support a particular program, scholarship, or initiative that holds personal significance.
- Contingent Bequest: Provide for SC State in your will or trust as a contingent beneficiary. Your contingent bequest ensures that your assets support our institution if your primary beneficiaries are unable to inherit.
- Charitable Bequest: Support SC State University's mission and impact by making a charitable bequest in your will or trust. Your charitable bequest leaves a lasting legacy of generosity and support for future generations.
- Insurance Gift: Donate a life insurance policy to SC State University and make a meaningful impact on our institution's future. Your insurance gift allows you to leverage an existing policy for the benefit of our students and programs.
- Charitable Remainder Trust: Establish a charitable remainder trust to benefit both you and SC State. Your trust provides you with income during your lifetime while ultimately supporting our institution's mission and initiatives.
- Deferred Payment Gift Annuity: Create a deferred payment gift annuity to support SC State while receiving fixed payments at a later date. Your deferred payment gift annuity allows you to make a meaningful impact on our institution's future while securing financial stability for yourself.
- Gift of Real Property: Donate real estate, such as a residence or farm, to SC State University and make a lasting impact on our institution's future. Your gift of real property provides vital support for our programs and initiatives while offering potential tax benefits.
- Outright Gift: Make an outright gift and provide immediate support for our students and programs. Your outright gift demonstrates your commitment to our institution's mission and ensures that we can continue to fulfill our educational goals.
- Life Income Gift: Establish a life income gift, such as a charitable remainder trust or gift annuity, to benefit both you and. Your life income gift provides you with income during your lifetime while ultimately supporting our institution's mission and initiatives.
- Life Tenancy Gift: Make a life tenancy gift of real property and retain the right to use or occupy the property during your lifetime. Your life tenancy gift allows you to make a significant impact on our institution's future while maintaining control over your property.
- Gifts of Personal Property: Donate personal property, such as artwork, collectibles, or other tangible assets, to SC State University and make a meaningful impact on our institution's future. Your gift of personal property supports our programs and initiatives while potentially providing tax benefits for you as the donor.
Why Planned Giving Matters
Planned giving plays a crucial role in securing SC State's future by providing vital resources for scholarships, academic programs, research initiatives, campus facilities, and other strategic priorities. By including SC State in your estate plans, you can leave a lasting legacy that will impact generations of students to come.
How to Get Started
If you're interested in learning more about planned giving options at SC State University or would like to explore how you can create a lasting legacy through your philanthropy, please contact us. Our team is here to assist you every step of the way and help you make a meaningful impact on the future of SC State.
Thank you for considering planned giving at SC State University. Together, we can build a brighter future for our institution and the generations of students who will benefit from your generosity.
Contact Us
Institutional Advancement Lowman Hall, 3rd Floor Dr. John M. Lee Jr.Vice President
jleejr@scsu.edu
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