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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In these long “dog days” of summer it is difficult to contemplate year-end – much less year-end tax planning – but given we are five months from December 31, let’s do it anyway. Starting your tax planning early allows you to take advantage of various tax-saving opportunities that can positively impact your financial situation. Here […]
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Chandler (Chan) Smith’s journey from an environmentally conscious undergrad at Duke to a pioneer in environmental management is a testament to his passion for the field and his commitment to giving back to the community that helped shape his future. Chan graduated with a BA in 1972, just before embarking on a transformative experience in […]
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Duke Gardens is a cherished haven for Andy and Suzanne Wheatcraft, dedicated supporters whose connection to gardens spans a lifetime. Raised in the concrete landscape of Baltimore, Andy’s early encounters with green spaces fueled his passion for horticulture, forestry and conservation. When Andy became a Duke student, the Gardens played a pivotal role in his […]
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Charitable bequests offer a flexible way to support the university while maintaining access to your funds in case you need them. Bequests can help you achieve your personal and financial goals while providing vital support for the Duke students, faculty, departments, and programs that matter most to you. Two of the most common charitable bequest […]
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Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) alumna Bettye Martin Musham has committed $8 million to the School. Her gift is the second-largest donation by an individual in the School’s history and the largest ever for faculty, students, and programs. Musham’s gift, via her estate, allots $5 million to endow the William and Bettye Martin Musham […]
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Originally published on February 27, 2024 on Duke TodayCredits: Thomasi McDonald, Senior Writer Father and son George and George-Frank Wall spent their lives making Trinity College, Duke, and Durham better. Their legacy in nurturing stronger communities continues at Duke and in Durham’s Walltown neighborhood. The East Campus Union, home to the Marketplace dining hall and […]
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You may have seen articles about donating IRA assets to a charity. For several years, donors 70 ½ or older have been able to make tax-free transfers from an IRA to a qualified charity. This transfer is known as a qualified charitable distribution, or “QCD.” Increase in QCD limit in 2024: Increase in QCD Gift […]
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Beneficiary designations offer a direct and meaningful way to support Duke University. What are some options? Let’s get started! Access our Beneficiary Designations Guide to discover how this direct giving strategy can make a significant impact at Duke and beyond. This information is provided with the understanding that neither Duke University nor the authors are providing […]
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“Our Centennial is a gift to us: our chance to pause and contemplate our past, to appreciate our present, and to plan for our future.” President Vincent E. Price The weather outside was frightful but Cameron Indoor Stadium was delightful as the Duke community celebrated the university’s 100th birthday on January 9, 2024. The stage […]
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It’s been a while since Jim Vogeley threw a television off the roof of a building. These days, he’s interested in quietly helping fix problems rather than spectacularly breaking things. The TV stunt, which was his contribution to the engineering school’s version of the classic egg-drop challenge, was admittedly a one-time thing — just college […]
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