Gift Planning

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Welcome to Colgate University's planned-giving Web site.

We have carefully filled these pages with information on making Colgate a part of your long-term financial plans. But we know the limits of technology.

When you decide to show your Passion for the Climb and invite Colgate into your family—when you want to help ensure that bright minds have access to the life-altering educational experiences you enjoyed—a human connection is imperative. Our staff, with a combined 44 years experience in gift planning, is proud to serve as that connection.

Planned gifts will play a major role in the success of the University's $400 million capital campaign; many of your classmates have already entrusted us with the responsibility of translating their love for Colgate into far-reaching support for their alma mater’s future. We look forward to meeting your needs, too.

So browse and learn. And do not hesitate to contact us by phone, e-mail, or in person with any questions or comments.

With sincere thanks,

Andrew M. Coddington
Director of Planned Giving

Life-Stage Gift Planner
This feature will help you plan your gift. We will talk about the issues you may be dealing with as you decide which type of gift is most appropriate given your life situation. Read more...

The Colgate Willow Society
Colgate has established the Willow Society to recognize alumni and friends who have made estate plans, life-income arrangements, and life insurance plans that include the University. Read more...

Featured Donor Stories
Dr. Howard 'Hoddy' Jones '39 P'67 and Cecil Semple '39   Students and Nancy Gates Benefit from Charitable Gift Annuity
Bruce Warwick '60   Nancy Guenther Continues Late Husband's Support of Colgate with Gifts of Her Own