With your gift to Rockhurst University, you join thousands of alumni, parents, friends, students, faculty and staff who believe in the mission of RU.
YOU CAN SHAPE their FUTURES
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Every time a student steps onto our campus, they bring big dreams, and thanks to you, they have the tools to achieve them. Your generosity doesn’t just support scholarships or programs; it changes lives.
Thank you for your generous support.
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Stories of Impact
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“The best part of my experience is the personal and professional growth I’ve achieved since arriving. I’m honored and grateful to be part of this community. I appreciate your support of scholarships.”
— Yara Elkoush, Junior
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“The highlight of my experience was the solidarity immersion trip to Belize. It allowed me to connect with fellow peers and immerse myself in a new culture! Thank you for supporting immersion trips.”
— Alyssa Puricelli, Senior
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“Rockhurst has provided me with numerous outstanding opportunities to grow academically, professionally, socially and spiritually. Every moment in which I represent Rockhurst is a proud one. I appreciate your support.”
— Ryan Kempton, Junior
How to Shape Futures at Rockhurst
Rockhurst University offers a wide array of giving opportunities designed to create a lasting legacy while providing significant financial benefits to the donor. Whether through immediate contributions or long-term estate planning, every gift is a vital investment in the university's Jesuit mission of service.
Core Giving Opportunities & Assets
Supporters can make a significant impact through several tax-savvy methods tailored to their personal financial goals:
- Cash & Asset Transfers: Beyond simple cash gifts, donors can give appreciated stocks, mutual funds, or corporate bonds. This allows for an income tax deduction at full market value while avoiding capital gains taxes.
- Bequests & Beneficiaries: Create a future legacy by naming Rockhurst in a will or trust, or designating the university as a beneficiary of retirement accounts and life insurance policies. To learn more about a planned gift please contact Siobhan Cottone at siobhan.cottone@rockhurst.edu.
- Real Estate & Personal Property: Marketable real estate (such as a home or farm) or valuable personal property (including artwork and jewelry) can be gifted to support the university's mission.
- Retained Life Estates: This unique agreement allows a donor to gift their home or farm to Rockhurst while retaining the right to live on and use the property for the remainder of their life.
Strategic Tax Advantages
For donors looking to optimize their contributions, Rockhurst supports advanced financial strategies:
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD): Starting at age 70½, donors can transfer funds directly from an IRA to Rockhurst without penalty. At age 73, these can satisfy Required Minimum Distributions (RMD), helping donors avoid higher tax brackets.
- Matching Gifts: Many employers match charitable contributions, potentially doubling or tripling the impact of a single gift.
By partnering with the Office of Advancement, supporters join thousands of alumni in "shaping the futures" of students through transformative scholarships. These "win-win" solutions allow you to support the university's vibrancy—from Rockhurst Athletics to academic endowments—without impacting your current liquidity.
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Questions about Giving? Contact Us
advanceRU@rockhurst.edu • 816-501-4431
Gifts to Rockhurst University are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
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Office of Advancement
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