Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
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Almeta Monroe-Turner's Estate-Plan Gift Will Add to Endowed ScholarshipShe Created Education is the key to success ... and hard work pays dividends." The adage was one that Almeta Monroe-Turner heard time and time...
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Mark Cagnassola: Former UNF Athlete Champions Estate GivingWith the unique claim to UNF fame as the first scholarship player for the men's soccer program, Mark Cagnassola began his long-term relationship in...
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Debbie Johnson: Alumna's Estate Plan Gift Funds ScholarshipDebbie Johnson, who received her accounting degree from the University of North Florida in 1985, was looking for a way to stay connected to her alma...
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Dr. Earle and Ann Traynham: Retired Provost and Wife Make Estate-Plan Gift to UNF to Support ScholarDr. Earle and Ann Traynham: Retired Provost and Wife Make Estate-Plan Gift to UNF to Support ScholarDr. Earle C. Traynham, retired UNF provost and dean of the Coggin College of Business (CCB), and his wife, Ann M. Traynham, have made a bequest in...
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Susan Remmer Ryzewic: Honored Volunteer Gives Back with an Estate Gift to UNFSusan Remmer Ryzewic has seen firsthand how a college education can transform lives. With the help of scholarships, her parents were able to...
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Joyce Penman: Alumna Endows Scholarship with IRA GiftsJoyce Penman believes in the value of education. The UNF alumna has vivid memories of her father working relentlessly to overcome the financial...
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John Barrett: Charter Graduate Gave Back to UNF AthleticsJohn Barrett would do homework in his car while waiting to begin his shift loading trucks at United Parcel Service. His determination and hard work...
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Dr. Richard Kip: Beloved business dean still transforming livesDr. Richard Kip is remembered for many things at the University of North Florida. Some stories recall the bow-tie loving professor walking through...
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Dr. Andrew and Mrs. Mildred Robinson: Scholarship Benefits UNF FreshmenDr. Andrew Robinson is well known as a pioneer of education in Jacksonville. He was Raines High School's first principal, dean of the UNF...
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Ida Broward Boyd: Jacksonville Resident Leaves Her LegacyIda Broward Boyd traveled the world with her husband Crowther learning about cultures and customs far from her beloved Jacksonville, according to...
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Emily Zimmerman '89 Lived to Serve, from the Marines to Funding a UNF ScholarshipIf you have ever doubted your ability to make a valuable difference in the world, consider the story of UNF graduate Emily Zimmerman. Ms. Zimmerman...
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Tom Hendrick ('74)This summer, University of North Florida alumnus Tom Hendrick ('74) made a planned gift through his estate planning...
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Gift Examples
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BequestsJoe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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Fixed Income for RetirementAfter working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patricia is ready to retire.
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Capital Gains Tax BypassedPeter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio.
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An Easy Way to Help Our Work with Your IRADaniel was a retired businessman who volunteered for our organization. When we decided to add a new program, he was excited to help in a significant way.
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Part Gift and Part SaleSusan and Kevin bought a vacant lot along Lake Michigan many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their family could spend their summers along the lake.
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Current GiftsAs is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) GiftsHarold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event The University of North Florida held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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Deferred Gift AnnuitySeveral years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock.
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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Bequest of InsuranceMarla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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Using Blended Gifts to Reach Your Charitable Giving GoalsJay and his wife Amy wanted to support our organization with a significant gift of $100,000. They wanted to spread this gift out over several years but also wanted to make a gift of $25,000 this year.
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Gifts of Mineral InterestsWalter and May recently retired and moved south to a new retirement community. They still own their 250-acre ranch.
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