Cheerleader, mentor, donor
During her retirement, Louise Bennett Reed could be counted on to cheer enthusiastically for the Buffs from the stands. But it wasn't just her familiar face that made her so important.
No matter how you’ve been enriched by CU, you can leave your own enduring imprint on the university through a planned gift. It can pay dividends that leave tomorrow’s CU a better place for students, for faculty, for Colorado, and for the world.
There’s a planned gift to suit every circumstance. Each giving strategy has distinct benefits for you and for the university. Our Gift Planning Group can guide you through the available choices, and help you increase your legacy.
Learn more on our Planned Giving site.
Sample Bequest language
Consult your attorney for advice tailored to your situation:
“I give, devise, and bequeath, to the University of Colorado Foundation, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, (insert dollar amount, percentage of estate or exact description of property to be devised) for the benefit of the (specific program, college, or school) at the University of Colorado.”

