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Blueprints Blog

Gift planning insights to build a plan for your future

The Gift Planning Blueprints blog offers planning insights, charitable giving news and stories of inspiration to help you plan for your future.

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You may have read the recent blog post by Phil Buchanan referencing the record highs our market indexes have hit this year.  These economic trends make it a great time to consider establishing a life income gift like a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT) with Duke. To better illustrate how a CRUT could work for you, […]

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In fall 2013, Baldwin Auditorium reopened on Duke’s East Campus after being closed for nearly two years for extensive renovations.  The 87-year-old campus treasure and veritable temple of acoustic music is a premier recital venue for students, artists and local community groups.  The extreme makeover included an upgrade in comfortable and accessible seating, a wrap-around […]

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Americans give more money to charity each year than the rest of the world combined.  We are a nation of philanthropists, and helping others is woven into our cultural fabric. While we love to see the impact of our gifts in the here and now, no one knows what the future may hold in terms […]

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The short answer – no!  Wow, you’re probably thinking this is going to be short blog entry, right? I’ll step back a second and introduce myself. My name is Anne Morrison Bradley, and I am the Associate Director of Gift Planning at Duke University. As a millennial who works in the Gift Planning field, I’ve […]

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