Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
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BequestsWe want to do our part in making Jackson State University Development Foundation (JSU) a preeminent, first-class university. That is why we give! It gave to us!
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Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to CharityMy parents had the family heavily involved in philanthropy, where the groups that ultimately resonated with me involved education and financial literacy to empower women, children and people of color.
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Fixed Income for RetirementHarris Slaughter's desire now is to see more people support JSU through endowments and scholarships - especially since many African-American leaders graduated from HBCUs.
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Tax-Free SaleIf you own highly appreciated property, such as real estate or stocks, you could benefit from a charitable remainder unitrust.
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Capital Gains Tax BypassedI give because I love my "Dear Old College Home," Jackson State University Development Foundation.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity"When I think about the impact that it had on my life, I want to be in a position where I can help students who just need a little bit of help to enter a university and be successful," said Norwood.
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Endowment GiftThe support of donors like Dr. Alma Pittman makes our work possible. When you make an endowment gift, your gift is maintained in perpetuity and creates a lasting, meaningful difference.
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Sale and UnitrustIf you own highly appreciated property, such as real estate or stocks, you could benefit from a sale and unitrust.
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The Retirement UnitrustIf you have a highly appreciated asset, such as real estate or stock, and are several years away from retirement, a retirement unitrust could help you sell the asset tax-free while saving for retirement.
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Property Turns Into IncomeYour home has been one of your best assets, but after the kids move out and the house gets harder to care for, you may have other needs.
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Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity"If you don't give back at least as much as you took, - how can there be something for those who come after you?"
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Part Gift and Part SaleIt is important to give back to JSU because she has given so much to me - in ways that I cannot begin to explain. I understand that too much is given much is due.
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Current Gifts"If not now, when? If not here, where? If not me, who?" I have always been taught that it is better to give than to receive.
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Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)My grandmother used to say "It's a sad frog that doesn't praise its own pond". Giving back to JSU is one of the many ways to praise and applaud the successful efforts of an institution that has and continues to be a place of both academic and cultural refuge for so many.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) GiftsIf you own stocks, bonds or mutual funds and would like to make a gift to leave a legacy and support Jackson State University, consider a transfer on death gifting strategy.
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A Bequest to Further Good WorkI give to inspire others to establish endowed scholarships for JSU students.
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Deferred Gift AnnuityIf you are interested in a charitable gift annuity but don't have a present need for the annuity payout, a deferred charitable gift annuity could be the right gift for you.
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?Your retirement plan is probably among your most valuable assets.
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Gift Annuity for Real EstateGiving back expands students' access to higher education at Jackson State University.
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A Bequest to Save TaxesDr. John A. Peoples, Jr. served as President of Jackson State University from 1967 to 1984.
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Leading for the FutureI donate my time and talent to the university because it is the right thing to do, I believe in giving back to my community and State.
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Give it Twice TrustI give back because I understand how Jackson State University contributed to my social life and professional...
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Providing for Our Children's FutureThere are a lot of reasons that I give back to Jackson State University. To assist future students cover their tuition. To engage other graduates to give back.
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Bequest of InsurancePurchasing a life insurance policy will create security for your love one's future.
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Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!Dr. Henry T. Sampson, Jr. Collection a historic contributions of African-American to motion pictures, performing arts, music, radio and television broadcasting in the U.S. between 1865 and 1970.
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Flexible Deferred Gift AnnuityI feel that it is important to give back to JSU in order to maintain the high level of achievement that the university is known for.
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