Major Gifts

From its beginning in 1869 the university has made a distinctive impact on the lives of Nebraskans and the nation. Since 1874, alumni have had a tremendous effect on the university. Today, the association continues to support UNL by connecting and engaging alumni throughout their lives with the university. Alumni actively engage in scholarship funding, alumni and student programming, networking, mentoring, advocacy, recruitment and recognition programs.

Your gift as part of the 1874 Society, or another planned gift, helps to secure the future of these activities.

Other 1874 Society Donors invite you to join them at this distinquished level with your generous contribution of $18,740, either paid in full or over five years ($3,748 per year). 1874 Society contributions are up to 100 percent tax-deductible.

In honor of your thoughtful contributions, you enjoy prominent recognition on the Life Endowment Wall. Additionally, you may request the ability to purchase two season football tickets and you may request four Nebraska Champions Club guest passes on Football Saturday when available. Taking advantage of either of these two benefits will change the deductibility of your gift. Please consult your financial advisor.

Planned Giving

Planned Giving Planned giving involves a gift made in the context of the donor’s total financial and estate planning. Here, the gift of an asset through a specific method provides benefits to you as a donor as well as to the alumni association. For example, planned giving:

• Provides gift plans that benefit you and your family.
• Brings immediate and deferred tax advantages to both you and your heirs.
• Has a meaningful impact on our mission, beyond your lifetime and far into the future.
• Allows you to make an unrestricted gift or designate it for a specific alumni program or purpose.

Is the association named as a beneficiary in your estate? If so, please let us know by contacting Bob Stelter. Alumni and friends who express their loyalty through a planned gift to the alumni association are “perpetuating memories and benefits,” as our association’s founders have said. and as donors John and Gloria Strope have exemplified.

The beautiful Milton I. Wick Alumni Center was constructed more than 20 years ago with the philanthropic contributions of many alumni and friends. A major gift with a special naming opportunity represents real progress in securing our future while allowing you to leave a legacy appropriately recognizing you, your company or someone you wish to honor or memorialize.