By Tag · Endowment gifts
-
Gift furthers experiential innovation and entrepreneurship learning March 6, 2019
![Gift furthers experiential innovation and entrepreneurship learning]()
Duke undergraduate students will further engage in experiential innovation and entrepreneurship learning opportunities, thanks to a gift from Ronald Ludwig ’65 and his wife, Carrie, of San Francisco. Continue Reading ➜
-
Our Giving Story: David and Karen Cutcliffe April 21, 2017
![Our Giving Story: David and Karen Cutcliffe]()
One of the ways to have an impact at Duke is by making a gift that will enable the university to thrive for generations to come. Head football coach of the Duke University Blue Devils, David Cutcliffe, and his wife, Karen, share the reasons why they chose to create an endowment for the Duke Catholic Center. Continue Reading ➜
-
A year in review: Duke University’s endowment December 30, 2015
![A year in review: Duke University’s endowment]()
Many donors choose to support Duke University through an endowment fund – a perpetual, self-sustaining source of funding. This type of giving provides permanent support for the people and programs at Duke.
Did you know that approximately 30% of all planned gifts that Duke receives are designated to an endowed fund? This can either be to establish a new fund or to add to an existing one. Endowment funds provide enduring support for numerous priorities, such as financial aid, conservation funds for a library collection, or research funding for the Duke Marine Lab. These funds are placed in Duke’s endowment investment pool and its growth and success have a profound impact on the ability of Duke University to fulfill its mission. Continue Reading ➜
