A planned gift is a lasting gift.

The best way to give is the way that works best for you.

Thank you for considering a gift to support Caldwell University and our students. We know your support our educational programs because you believe in what we do and you want to help make a difference in the lives of others. Because of your generosity, we would like to make sure that you benefit from making a special gift to us.

Founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic in 1939, Caldwell University continues to be recognized as a leader in providing a transformative, outcomes-driven education to a diverse student body that is focused on teaching and learning at the highest level. Year after year, Caldwell University continues to rank among the Top 100 Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report.

You have options.

You are probably familiar with outright gifts, such as cash, check or credit card, which we make today and can use right away. But, sometimes an immediate gift is not the best option, especially if you feel unsure about giving up assets today that you and your loved ones may need in the future. A planned gift is a perfect solution to this problem. There are many different  types of planned gifts and each offers unique advantages. Some planned gifts are revocable—a gift in your will or living trust, for example—so you can change your mind at any time.

Or, they can be irrevocable—just as outright gifts are—so that you benefit from an income tax charitable deduction when you itemize. Irrevocable planned gifts are attractive because they are deferred. You part with an asset today, but the actual giving of the asset to Caldwell University is put off for a while—often until after your lifetime (and that of your surviving beneficiary, if you wish). Until that time, you enjoy the benefits from the gift.