Act now! Charitable gift annuity rates have increased.

Make an impact at Duke with the gift that gives back.

Have you ever considered making an impact at Duke with the gift that gives back? If so, there may not be a better time than right now. In times of market volatility, a charitable gift annuity can be a great option for many individuals and couples who want to support Duke’s mission and future generations while enjoying the security of a fixed income for life, regardless of market performance.

HOW IT WORKS

A charitable gift annuity is simply a contract between a donor and Duke University under which the donor contributes cash or stock to Duke in exchange for:

  1. a current income tax deduction for part of the gift’s value, and
  2. a fixed income for life

Gift annuities at Duke can be established with a gift of $10,000 or more, and you get to determine the area of the university that your gift will ultimately benefit.

WHY NOW?

As of July 1, 2022, Duke can offer even better annuity rates than before. And once you lock in your higher rate, it is yours for life no matter how the markets change in the future.

Download our 2022 Charitable Gift Annuities guide to learn more, or contact our office directly at (919) 681-0464 or giftplanning@duke.edu to receive your personalized gift annuity illustration. We look forward to working with you!

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About the author

Anne Bradley

Senior Associate Director and Philanthropic Advisor, Office of Gift Planning

anne.bradley@duke.edu

Anne has 20 years of nonprofit fundraising experience including grant writing, individual fundraising and gift planning. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. For the past 15 years, Anne has served in roles of increasing responsibility in the Gift Planning Office at Duke University where she manages complex gift conversations for alumni and friends in the Midwest, Texas, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.  Anne also serves as the primary Gift Planning Liaison for Dukes Libraries, Duke Lemur Center, Duke Catholic Center, The Graduate School, Pratt School of Engineering and the Women’s Impact Network. In 2023 Anne earned the designation of Charted Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) from the American College of Financial Services.