War Eagle Forever, a biannual newsletter from Auburn University’s Office of Gift Planning, tells the philanthropy stories that set Auburn apart from other universities and provides insights into planned giving strategies that can help you achieve your financial goals while supporting Auburn’s mission.
Elizabeth Hobbs always thought she was destined for community college. Auburn seemed financially out of reach until her ACT score opened the door to merit scholarships. But a scholarship from a planned gift is what has made her Auburn Experience truly possible.
Since Congress made IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions permanent in 2015, they have become an increasingly popular way for those 70 ½ and older to give back to the Auburn Family. See why they are a win-win for IRA owners and Auburn.
Arts enthusiast Laura Young Palmer ’70 is a loyal patron and supporter of Auburn University’s Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center. Her current and future support ensures the arts are available to everyone – now and for generations to come.
Invoking the example of legendary figures from Auburn’s past, President Roberts challenges the current generation of the Auburn Family to create its own legacies – allowing Auburn to dream the biggest dreams.
After an injury derailed Cullen Bryant’s dream of becoming a naval officer days before reporting to the U.S. Naval Academy, fate redirected him to Auburn University. The philanthropy of donors like Bo Davidson has helped make his Auburn Experience possible.
A recently signed law has opened the door for loyal Auburn supporters to use an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to make a unique gift that not only supports the university, but also pays you an income.