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Welcome to your resource for charitable gift planning!

Thank you for your interest in Concordia University. This is truly an amazing time at Concordia, built on solid foundation and history of faith, fellowship, and the Lutheran liberal arts tradition. We are here to serve you and your family and provide helpful resources and information. We hope that you are as excited as we are about what the future holds.

We've created this Web site to help you dream, about our future and yours. If you're not sure where to begin, try our Build Your Gift planner. 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.

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Give Joyously
Serena Little sat holding a young Guatemalan girl, who was screaming in terror, and Serena was at a loss. When she dreamed of going on a mission to do God's work, she hadn't imagined this. More

How to Name Us as Beneficiary of Your Retirement Plan
If you would like to change the beneficiary of your retirement plan to benefit Concordia University but are worried that the process may be inconvenient and complicated, you're about to be pleasantly surprised. Read how easy it is. More

The Mess She Nearly Left: Estate Plan Review Averts Potential Heartache
When Tracy O'Brien* created her first will in 2002, her goal was simple—to protect the future of her only son. Estate planning attorney Johni Hays reviews the 2002 plan and gives her advice to ensure Tracy's goals are met. More

Good Things Happen When You Make a Will
What do you want your will to do? When kept up-to-date, your will can specify your exact wishes. Check to make sure your will covers these seven planning practices. More

Research Reveals What the Kids Will Think of Your Charitable Intentions
Have you thought about including Concordia University in your estate plan—as the beneficiary of your retirement plan assets or as a recipient in your will, for example—but hesitated because you were worried about providing for your family? New research reveals how your loved ones feel about sharing their inheritance. More