Office of Gift Planning

Welcome to your resource for charitable gift planning!

It's no secret that the programs of the University at Buffalo depend upon your goodwill. We've created this easy-to-understand Web site to help you dream a little, about our future and yours. There are many simple giving options from which you can choose--strategies that enhance your personal well being, as well as UB.

If you're not sure where to begin, try our Build Your Gift planner. By answering a few basic questions, this interactive tool steps you through the process of narrowing down your choices. It's fun and easy to use!

If you already have gift options in mind, click on Compare Gifts to see how your choices match up or click on Ebrochures to request specific information on a planning option. If you get lost, rest assured that we're always here to help. Simply contact Wendy Irving, Esq. at (877) 825-3422 or dev-pg@buffalo.edu with any questions. Happy dreaming!

Check Out Our Monthly Feature Articles:

Social Work Students to Benefit From Bequest
"My education transformed my life," says Peter Rittner, assistant dean for educational technology in University at Buffalo's College of Arts and Sciences. "Barbara and I often think about what we want to leave behind," he adds. More

Gift to Support School of Nursing
During her lifetime, Shirley Devoe '42, B.S., School of Nursing, '58, M.S., School of Nursing, was a loyal friend and supporter of UB's School of Nursing. More

Legislation Lets You Use Your IRA to Help Others
If you are 70½ or older, you have a unique opportunity to make a tax-free gift to the University at Buffalo from your IRA before Dec. 31, 2009. More

3 Steps to End-of-the-Year Tax Savings
A preliminary look at your taxes this year may have you scrambling for additional deductions, often in the form of charitable gifts. Take these three steps to ensure savings yet this year. More

Prepare Your Estate for 2010 Tax Law Changes
As we prepare to ring in 2010, we also need to prepare for some major tax law changes—unless Congress intervenes soon. Take a look at these three changes that may affect your estate plans should something unexpected happen to you. More

Leave Your Legacy—Twice
If you are in a position to stop receiving payments from a charitable life income gift, you can benefit from an additional income tax charitable deduction. More