How to Give

Create Your Legacy Through a Planned Gift

Charitable gifts help you meet your current philanthropic goals and extend your generosity well into the future. But did you know that a planned gift can also protect your assets, provide for your family, and guarantee you income for life? You can even make a significant impact through a gift that costs nothing in your lifetime (through a charitable bequest under your will).

Six Ways to Make a Planned Gift

To read about one of the six basic ways to make a planned gift, select the one below that best fits your situation.

2024 President Lovell JOA Memorial. Link to Gifts by Will
Gifts by Will

Make a gift that costs nothing now.
Students sitting on MU letter statue. Links to Beneficiary Designations
Beneficiary Designations

Beneficiary designations are one of the simplest and most flexible ways to make a gift.
Aerial photo of campus at dusk. Link to Gifts That Pay You Income
Gifts That Pay You Income

You can support Marquette and retain income for yourself and loved ones.
Aerial Photo of students on campus during festival. Link to Gifts That Protect Your Assets
Gifts That Protect Your Assets

Lead trusts allow you to benefit Marquette now, then your heirs.
Aerial view of campus. LInk to Gifts from Retirement Plans
Gifts from Retirement Plans

Consider retirement-plan benefits for a significant gift to Marquette.
Aerial photo of campus buildings. Link to What to Give
What to Give

Giving cash is simple, but giving assets such as stocks often offers additional tax savings.

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