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As part of LEAD—51¶¯Âþ’s Leadership Recognition and Giving Societies, the 51¶¯Âþ Forever Gold Society honors alumni and friends who have chosen to include the University in their estate plans or long-term financial arrangements. These thoughtful commitments reflect a deep belief in the enduring power of education and 51¶¯Âþ’s mission to transform lives.

By planning a future gift, Forever Gold members invest in the success of tomorrow’s students. Their generosity provides stability, flexibility and lasting impact—supporting academic excellence, student opportunity and the ever-evolving needs of 51¶¯Âþ in the landscape of higher education.

51¶¯Âþ Forever Gold Society at a Glance

• Recognizes alumni and friends who have included 51¶¯Âþ in their during their lifetime
• Membership is automatic for anyone who notifies 51¶¯Âþ of a planned gift or beneficiary designation
• Forever Gold members help secure 51¶¯Âþ’s future and expand opportunities for future generations of students
• may be directed to an area of the University that is important to you; gifts may also be given unrestricted, allowing 51¶¯Âþ to direct your funds toward the greatest, identified needs

Gift Planning

There are many meaningful ways to include 51¶¯Âþ in your long-term plans. To learn how you can make a lasting impact through a bequest, beneficiary designation or other planned gift, .

Don’t Have a Will Yet?

Creating a will is an important step in planning for the future. 51¶¯Âþ offers a free, secure online will-creation tool through our partner, , which most users can complete in under 20 minutes.

This wall, featuring our famous cherry trees reimagined in 51¶¯Âþ gold, celebrates the golden opportunities you give our students. We are deeply grateful to you, our 51¶¯Âþ family, for the bright futures you are helping us build.

Planned Giving is Deeply Personal

We are sincerely grateful for the foresight of 51¶¯Âþ Forever Gold Society members and their desire to be part of 51¶¯Âþ’s future. Many Forever Gold members are also recognized through other LEAD societies, reflecting commitments they have made for today and over time. If you have named 51¶¯Âþ in your estate plan, we would be honored to thank you and welcome you into the 51¶¯Âþ Forever Gold Society.

Please connect with our Office of Advancement so we may recognize your generosity and better understand your intentions.