Brookings Partners Summer 2020 Newsletter

Brookings Partners

RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNED GIFTS

Passion. Plan. Impact.

During these challenging times, we hope that you and your family are safe and staying well.

Times like these remind us how truly grateful we are for the members of the Robert S. Brookings Partners and all the alumni and friends who have designated gifts to provide future support for Washington University. Your generosity and foresight are more important than ever.

In recent conversations with alumni and friends, some have indicated that now is not a good time for gift discussions, and others have encouraged us to continue the conversation about their support in recognition that the need is greater than ever. We understand that every circumstance is different and want you to know that our staff is available to provide resources and assistance within your time frame.

Thank you for your continued support! If you would like to speak with a member of the Planned Giving staff or would like to notify us of a gift in your will, trust, or other planned gift, please click here.

A Plan to Honor Friendship and Build Community

Susan Morgan’s affinity for WashU began long before she set foot on campus as an undergraduate. As a high school student enrolled in the Discovery Architecture Program, she discovered a community that became her lifelong friends, mentors, and colleagues. It also was where she met her architecture “mother,” Sandy Brennan, in whose memory she has dedicated her planned gift. Read on

Five Questions With Russ Austin

Meet Russ Austin, associate vice chancellor for planned giving. He joins University Advancement after serving as associate vice president for gift planning at the University of Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association. Russ, his wife, Lexy, and two sons are excited to be part of the WashU community. He looks forward to meeting alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the university. Read on

A Charitable Gift That Gives Twice

The Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) that was passed into law in December 2019 created several significant implications to charitable giving. Learn how a charitable testamentary unitrust funded with an IRA or other qualified retirement plan can save taxes, benefit your heirs, and support Washington University. Read on

CARES Act Includes Provisions for Charitable Giving

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recognizes the important role that nonprofit organizations like Washington University are playing in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Read on to learn how the provisions in this new legislation may influence your charitable giving.

Robert S. Brookings Partners

Bequests, beneficiary designations, and other planned gifts provide critical future support to continue advancing education, research, and patient care at Washington University. The Robert S. Brookings Partners recognizes individuals who have chosen to support Washington University through estate gifts, life income plans, or other planned gifts. The generosity of these donors creates future opportunities that will benefit the university for generations to come. Click here to learn more or to notify us of a gift in your will, trust, or other planned gift.

Office of Planned Giving
One Brookings Drive
MSC 1193
St. Louis, MO 63130

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