Donor Stories
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HeltonsNorth Carolina Central University (NCCU) has received its first gift through a new investment trust that allows donors to gain tax benefits and income when
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The LeRoi Moore Fund Extends a Jazz Musician's LegacyLeRoi Holloway Moore was a uniquely talented individual, a jazz musician and composer who played flute, clarinet and, most notably, the saxophone...
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The Dallas and Yvonne Simmons StoryEight NCCU alumni have risen to the very top of higher education administration as president or chancellor of a university.
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Richard Miller Leaves Largest Single Alumni Gift to UniversityALUMNUS RICHARD ALLEN MILLER passed away in 2013 and left a bequest of more than $351,000 for an endowed scholarship in the NCCU Athletics Department.
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Leaving Behind a LegacyDr. Michel Bourgeois-Gavardin was not a graduate of NCCU, but he knew that the university was near and dear to the heart of his close friend and...
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For Lt. Col. Allens, It's About Giving BackLt. Col. Elmontenal Allens, '79, is a senior medical advisor at the Consequence Management Unit in Abingdon, Md...
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Dr. Tiffany Ricks Blakeney Finds Piece of Mind in Giving BackDr. Tiffany Ricks Blakeney '91 has always given to the university but she was looking for a...
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Sampson Helps Students Tackle the OddsDr. Myrtle B. Sampson, '51, knows what it is like to have to put your dreams on hold. When she and her twin sister...
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Influencing The Future: A Planned Gift to EducationA year after the loss of his wife Marye in 2002, Collin Scott '50 created the Collin B. and...
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A Lasting Gift to Encourage Women to Study MathChantal M. Shafroth taught at NCCU for 27 years. Born in Paris, France, in 1930, she earned a degree in optical...
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A Legacy of Lives Well LivedWe have all heard the saying "Have your cake and eat it too." It's something we say when we can have more than one...
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Gift Examples
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BequestsJoe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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Fixed Income for RetirementAfter working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patricia is ready to retire.
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Tax-Free SaleHoward and Lynn were both age 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few miles outside of town. They thought real estate would be a good investment that could be sold later for a profit.
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Capital Gains Tax BypassedPeter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio.
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Peace of Mind Gift AnnuityMany years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was very pleased with her home, she bought stock in the company that built the home.
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Endowment GiftPat and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated volunteers at their favorite charity for many years.
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Sale and UnitrustGene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well.
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The Retirement UnitrustMary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she and her husband Bill inherited the farm.
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Property Turns Into IncomeMiranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their three children. After her spouse passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property.
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Flexible Deferred Gift AnnuityLewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially.
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Part Gift and Part SaleSusan and Kevin bought a vacant lot along Lake Michigan many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their family could spend their summers along the lake.
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Current GiftsAs is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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A Bequest to Further Good WorkNancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
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Deferred Gift AnnuitySeveral years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock.
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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