Mark Cagnassola: Former UNF Athlete Champions Estate Giving
With 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 1991 as a four-year student-athlete. Since then, he has continued his support of Osprey Athletics in his post-playing days through the Osprey Club, as a season ticket holder, and other athletic endeavors. Mark, an Ameriprise financial planner, earned a business administration bachelor's degree from UNF in 1995 and followed it up with his master's in public administration in 1997.
Cagnassola, a fixture in the Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach area and ardent champion for UNF Athletics, is never shy about encouraging people to support the Ospreys by attending games or through financial support. In chatting with some UNF Development staff members, Cagnassola considered how he could help and felt that "As a former student-athlete and longtime UNF Athletics supporter, my family and I wanted to do something that left a legacy. It quickly became apparent that a planned gift was the way to go."
Being involved in helping people plan for their financial futures, Cagnassola knew the benefits of participation in a planned giving program. He completely understands that these gifts can not only be deeply impactful to UNF, but also most planned gifts do not alter the donor's financial health during his or her lifetime. Planned gifts can also help mitigate the impact of taxes like capital gain on appreciated stock and support UNF Athletics.
"The process and the UNF planned gift team are the best," added Cagnassola. "They were professional, organized, and extremely thoughtful. All UNF supporters should consider a planned gift and leave a legacy for future Ospreys."
