Ways to Give
Wayne and I established The John and Dolores Colby Memorial Scholarship to support graduate students in special education certification programs to honor that legacy of commitment and to express our gratitude for their sacrifices which, in part, enabled their children and grandchildren to attend college (all but one at UNM!).Maryann Trott
Annual gifts provide immediate support for the College's highest priorities and emerging opportunities. These contributions help fund student scholarships, innovative programs, faculty initiatives, clinics, community partnerships, and other areas of greatest need.
Annual giving allows donors to see the impact of their generosity right away. Whether supporting future educators, counselors, health professionals, researchers, or community leaders, annual gifts help ensure that students have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
Every gift—regardless of size—strengthens our ability to serve New Mexico's children, families, schools, and communities.
An endowment is a fund that lives forever and can support any purpose in the College. The fund can be established with a lump-sum gift or over a period of years. An endowment can be started with a variety of assets aside from cash, including stocks and the proceeds from real estate sales. Endowments can also be established through an estate bequest.
Each year, a portion of the fund is spent for its purpose, but because the fund is invested, it grows over time.
Endowments can be named in honor or memory of a loved one or mentor. They can also bear the donor’s name.
Endowments are especially important for the College because they provide predictable support year in and year out for the students, faculty, and programs of the College.
Contact Andréa to Discuss an Endowment
For more information on establishing an endowment to benefit the College, please contact
Andréa Cassutt
505-313-7606
Andrea.Cassutt@unmfund.org.
Planned gifts allow alumni and friends to create a lasting legacy while supporting future generations of students and the communities they will serve. For many alumni, a planned gift becomes their largest and most meaningful contribution to the College.
Many people are surprised to learn that planned giving is not reserved for the wealthy. In fact, some of the most meaningful planned gifts come from individuals who simply want to make a lasting impact through a gift in their will, beneficiary designation, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other asset.
Depending on your goals, a planned gift may also provide financial, tax, or estate planning benefits for you and your family. A variety of giving options are available, and many can be tailored to your personal circumstances and philanthropic interests.
Whether you are interested in supporting scholarships, faculty excellence, research, or a specific program that is meaningful to you, planned giving offers an opportunity to align your values with your legacy.
To learn more about planned giving opportunities, please contact:
Andréa Cassutt
Director of Development
505-313-7606
Andrea.Cassutt@unmfund.org
Peggy’s family, friends and I established the Margaret “Peggy” B. Hoffman Scholarship to support UNM students in family studies who wish to be social workers, as Peggy was. I made provisions to add to the endowment through my estate plan because helping these students and adding to my late wife’s legacy is very meaningful and important to me.Bruce Hoffman
