What Will Your Legacy Be?
Whether you are reflecting upon your life’s accomplishments and your hopes for a personal legacy, or taking steps to create an estate plan that incorporates your values while meeting your or your family’s current and future financial needs, consider making a planned gift to Bentley. Planning a future gift will ensure that a Bentley education is available to the students of tomorrow, so they, too, can build careers as ethical, globally-focused business leaders.
Life-Changing Gifts Take Planning
Bentley wasn’t built in a day, and neither will your legacy be. That’s where the Office of Gift Planning comes in. We’re a complimentary resource for Bentley alumni and friends, and we invest our time and attention in you. We’ll thoughtfully help you with matters of charitable and estate giving to make a tax-smart gift plan that is meaningful to both you and Bentley. For more information, we invite you to explore our website or contact us to start a conversation about a gift plan that is right for you.
NEW for 2024: Higher ACGA rates could mean more income for you.
Learn How to Create Your Legacy
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Creating your legacy at Bentley is a rewarding journey that allows you to express your values for the future by giving to the university you care so much about.
Include Bentley in Your Estate Plan
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Gifts made through your will, trust, or beneficiary designation will have a significant impact at Bentley without affecting your current financial resources.
Gifts in Your Will or Trust »
Suggested Language for Estate Documents »
Make a Gift that Generates Income
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You will find many attractive gift options that can increase cash flow for you and/or others. Income typically lasts for life or for a certain number of years.
The 1917 Legacy Society
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The 1917 Legacy Society honors alumni and friends who have made a commitment to Bentley’s future by including the university in their gift plans.