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Gifts to Make a Lasting Impact
"A strong endowment is assurance that our legacy of quality will live on," says President Pamela Jolicoeur. "We endow that which is at the core of our values at Concordia."
More on Gifts to Make a Lasting Impact >>.
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Where There is a Will, There is a Way
Where there's a will, there's a way-to give to Concordia and provide a secure future for your family. More on Where There is a Will, There is a Way >>.
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The Ties That Bind
"I call it going to paradise. It's only a short walk of eight blocks from our home to the campus," says Rev. Lyle Rich, a retired Lutheran pastor. More on The Ties That Bind >>.
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We are Tenants, Not Owners
When Carl '65 and Carol (Bjornseth) '83 Wall, Fargo, N.D., outlined their personal financial plans, they decided to will a percentage of their estate to Concordia in addition to making current gifts to the college. More on We are Tenants, Not Owners >>.
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Deeds Farm
"There was a drive on to build the bell tower, and my husband, a civil engineer, became interested in it. We didn't have a lot of cash, but we had that car, so we thought, why not give the Porsche to Concordia?" More on Deeds Farm >>.
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Creating Scholarships to Honor Loved Ones
Frederick '51 and Margaret Blom of Timonium, Md., have established two scholarships at Concordia to honor family members. The Bloms have lived modestly during Fred's 36-year career with AT&T-Lucent. More on Creating Scholarships to Honor Loved Ones >>.
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Annual Giving Returns Their Blessings
For the past 26 years, Dr. Barbara ('69) and Allen Dogger of Dallas, Texas, have been making an annual gift to Concordia College. It's become an important part of their lifestyle. More on Annual Giving Returns Their Blessings >>.
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The Power of Matching Gifts
Corporate matching gifts are an important source of annual giving funds for Concordia College. "The generosity of Concordia alumni and friends and the excellent support of the companies they work for are vital elements in providing an affordable education for young people," says Linda Brown, vice president for Development. More on The Power of Matching Gifts >>.
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A Perfect Match
When Ted Olson '82, Plymouth, Minnesota, went to work as a sales representative for Microsoft a number of years ago, he discovered the company offered a benefit that could help Concordia College. More on A Perfect Match >>.
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Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia Brown was ready to retire. Patricia owned some stock but was concerned about leaving it in the market where it could go up or down. She needed a secure source of retirement income for the future. More on Fixed Income for Retirement >>.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara Lehman bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.
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Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.
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The Retirement Unitrust
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.
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Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends and loved ones.
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Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later.
More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>.
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Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with Concordia College. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.
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Generous IRA Gift
Jerry is a fireman who volunteers for a number of charities in his community. Recently, Concordia College shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift >>.
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Major IRA Gift
Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.
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Bequests for Scholarships
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of their favorite University. Both of them have fond memories of their college days. Now they believe it is important to support and encourage young people. More on Bequests for Scholarships >>.
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Tax-Free Sale
Gene and Carol White were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. They have owned the property for 10 years and now would like to sell. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.
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*These donor stories are for illustrative purposes. Each story is based on an actual gift case or a combination of cases. The pictures and names may be representative of the actual donors who were involved in either the cases or the combination of cases.
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