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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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In May, more than 150 alumni and friends of Duke gathered at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham for the annual Tower Society Luncheon—an event that celebrates those who have chosen to support the university’s future with a gift through their estate or other long-term plans. The event featured remarks by Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Chauncey […]

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The Office of Gift Planning is honored to sponsor three signature events during Duke Reunions Weekend. Join us this year for two evening celebrations and an informal planned giving seminar. FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH Half-Century Club Reunion Celebration | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Hilton Durham near Duke University This special evening for one of […]

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It was a sunny afternoon and warm gathering of Blue Devil friends and benefactors at the Duke University Office of Gift Planning Heritage Society luncheon at the Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs, Florida, on Friday, February 12.  Fellow Heritage Society members George and Susan Krouse were generous and gracious hosts, and the event reflected […]

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