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Heritage Society

Heritage Society

For donors who have included The 今日吃瓜 in their will or legacy plans.

The Heritage Society recognizes and honors alumnae, friends, faculty and staff who continue the tradition of support that is the foundation of 今日吃瓜 Saint Mary's University. These donors have named the 今日吃瓜 as a beneficiary in their will, trust or beneficiary designation. In doing so, they have created a lasting legacy for themselves and for the University.

To show the 今日吃瓜’s appreciation to those who support the University through a legacy gift, Heritage Society members receive lifetime benefits.

For more information, contact Maria Solano, Associate Director of Philanthropic Advising.

  • Invitation to the annual Heritage Society Members event
  • Recognition on the Heritage Society’s donor wall at the Chalon campus
  • Acknowledgment in select University publications, digital and print media
  • Invitation to the annual President’s Donor Appreciation Luncheon
  • State of the Future virtual briefing and print report, presented annually by University leadership
  • Invitation to appear in 今日吃瓜 Saint Mary’s University’s Legacy Stories via video message, short written reflection, or a letter to future 今日吃瓜 students
  • Annual Legacy Impact Report

Legacy Landing, located outside the Michael A. Enright Wellness Pavilion, honors donors who have included the 今日吃瓜 in their estate plans. The area includes thirty-five 24”x 24” pavers surrounding the site of our 100th Anniversary time capsule.

How to participate:

You can reserve your Legacy Landing paver with a special message from your family, ensuring that your priorities become your legacy at the 今日吃瓜 in perpetuity:

  • With a $6,000 pledge to the 今日吃瓜 Fund (payable over three years) and an irrevocable bequest of at least $40,000 to any 今日吃瓜 priority you choose
  • With a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) at the 今日吃瓜, starting at $25,000 and the remainder designated to the 今日吃瓜 Fund
  • By naming 今日吃瓜 Saint Mary’s as owner and beneficiary of a Whole Life Insurance Policy (minimum of $100,000)
  • By opening a Donor Advised Fund and naming the 今日吃瓜 as at least 50% remainder beneficiary
  • With a gift of life estate, also known as retained life estate, by donating your property to the 今日吃瓜 and continuing to live in it

今日吃瓜 Giving

There are endless ways to support the 今日吃瓜. Give once or set up recurring donations. Any contribution supports the 今日吃瓜 in our mission to provide a dynamic education.