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Annually, about 25% of gifts from individuals to the University of Washington are in the form of planned gifts. Many planned gifts ultimately establish endowed funds supporting the school, college, or program of interest to the donor.
Planned gifts can provide donors with the creative and flexible strategies as part of their charitable and estate plans. Some of these gifts provide donors with income, and some can help donors reduce their taxes. The Henry Suzzallo Society honors individuals who have provided a future gift to the UW through bequest language, a will or living trust, a life insurance policy, or a retirement plan. Membership in the Henry Suzzallo Society is a way for the UW to thank and recognize donors now for their commitment to make a future gift.
Your major gift officer can advise and provide information on planned gifts, estate gifts, and outright gifts.
Partnering with Planned Giving
Back to TopStaff in the Office for Planned Giving work directly with prospects and donors, and they team up with major gift officers to ensure a donor's philanthropic goals are realized in a way that is beneficial for both the donor and the benefiting unit.
Through Planned Giving's liaison relationships, each unit has an assigned gift planner. While the liaison is the primary contact for the unit, any gift planner can be called upon to help with your donor or answer questions related to planned giving. Please reach out to your major gift officer directly with any questions about a planned gift, or email giftplan@uw.edu to reach a gift planner.
Henry Suzzallo Society
Back to TopThis exclusive fellowship of the University's most ardent supporters was named for the UW's visionary 16th president, Henry Suzzallo, who called on Washington citizens to help create a "university of a thousand years."
The society honors individuals who have provided a future gift tot he UW using bequest language, a will or living trust, a life insurance policy, or a retirement plan.
More details about the Henry Suzzallo Society
Please contact the Advancement Services team anytime at CASadser@uw.edu with questions or for more information.