Bequest
The most common form of a planned gift to SUNY Potsdam is to include the College in your will or living trust. Learn more about making a bequest.
Charitable Gift Annuity
The gift that pays you! If you'd like to support the College's mission and receive steady payments during your retirement years, a charitable gift annuity may be right for you. Learn more about charitable gift annuities.
Charitable Remainder Unitrust
In the right circumstances, this plan can increase your income, reduce your taxes, unlock appreciated investments, rid you of investment worries and ultimately provide very important support. Learn more about charitable remainder trusts.
Endowed Gift
Through your estate plan, you can establish a self sustaining endowed fund to provide an on-going source of funding for a purpose you designate. Learn more about the rules governing the establishment of an endowed fund.
Life Insurance
To learn more about naming SUNY Potsdam as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, contact the Raymond Legacy Society.
Retained Life Estate in Property
You can generate a current income tax deduction by giving a home (or farm) to Potsdam, while retaining the right to use the property during your lifetime. Learn more about a retained life estate.
Personal Property
If you would like to donate personal property to Potsdam, please contact the Office of Advancement at (315) 267-3253 or invest@potsdam.edu. Some gifts require appraisal or advance approval in order to be accepted. Examples of gifts include artwork, scientific equipment, royalties, musical instruments and rare books.