Leaving a Legacy Through Planned Giving

Planned Giving is a key component of Acadia's long term plan to ensure that the University remains a premier primarily undergraduate institution. A planned gift is one that requires careful consideration by the donor, often in consultation with the charity they wish to support, their financial and legal advisors and, in some cases, members of the family. A properly planned gift will meet the donor’s philanthropic goals for supporting a favorite charity, maximizing their tax benefits and creating a legacy that will live on for future generations. A planned gift, as opposed to a gift given now, has the chief advantage of not affecting your current financial resources.

Acadia’s Planned Giving Program provides a variety of ways for donors to participate, such as: gifts of securities, bequests, gifts of life insurance, gifts of remainder interest in real property and charitable remainder trusts. Significant tax savings may also be realized through these gifts.

We would be pleased to work with prospective donors and their advisors to assist them in making an investment in Acadia's future that best suits their objectives. If donors have already provided a gift to Acadia University in their Will, we would welcome hearing from them.

By making a planned gift today, donors have the opportunity to leave a personal legacy, while at the same time ensuring that their contribution benefits future generations of students.

Please click here for a printable version of our Lasting Legacies planned giving booklet.

If you are considering a gift to Acadia University, we strongly recommend that you seek professional financial and legal advice that takes into account your unique circumstances. We also urge you to discuss your gift with a University official prior to finalizing the details of your gift arrangement.