Making a Gift in Your Will
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A gift in your Will (bequest) for education is one of the most powerful ways to support and shape the future – whether large or small, your gift will impact the lives of young people and open doors to opportunity for generations to come.
Why make a gift in your Will
A Will is a promise to the future – it enables you to provide care and support for loved ones beyond your lifetime, and also gives you the opportunity to create a personal legacy to causes close to your heart.
Reasons our bequest donors choose to support St Andrew's College include:
• the opportunity to make a difference to a cause important to you;
• fulfilment of personal philanthropic goals while still having the use of your assets;
• the opportunity to honour someone special in a meaningful way;
• the opportunity to create something extraordinary.
"If I hadn’t gone to St Andrew’s, I would likely still have succeeded, but St Andrew’s made it easier for me to do so, and I’m very grateful for that. The culture of the boys, and their broader outlook on life, with more ambition to achieve, had such an impact. I would hope that I could also be useful in leaving something behind, so another boy or girl could have the same benefits I did."
Warwick Rathgen (OC 1954)Bequest donor
How to leave a gift in your Will
When you do not have a Will, there is a risk your estate will be distributed in a way you would not have intended, leaving out people who are important to you; and if you have no living relatives, your entire estate will pass automatically to the Government. Making a Will ensures that your estate is distributed in a way which is meaningful to you.
There are different methods for making your gift:
• a percentage of your estate;
• a specified amount or asset (real estate, stocks, shares, collectibles, etc.);
• a residual bequest: part or all of the remaining estate, after other beneficiaries have been provided for;
• a contingent bequest: naming St Andrew’s College as an alternative beneficiary in the event another beneficiary is not able to receive their inheritance;
• an in vivo gift: part or all of your bequest is given during your lifetime, allowing you to witness the impact of your support.
1917 Society
Everyone who pledges a gift in their Will to St Andrew’s College is eligible to be a member of our 1917 Society, with unique and special privileges. This is a means for us to thank you during your lifetime for your generous investment in the future of St Andrew’s College students.
We respect the privacy of those who prefer to remain anonymous. If you are considering making a bequest or have already made arrangements to leave a bequest to St Andrew’s College, we would love to hear from you so that we can invite you to join the 1917 Society and acknowledge your generosity during your lifetime.
An investment for generations
Bruce Fraser knows first-hand the incredible power of an endowment fund for supporting education – the 1955 alumnus was responsible for establishing the St Andrew’s College Foundation more than 25 years ago, creating two significant legacies at the same time.
“I felt as a person going out knocking on the doors of old boys, I really had to show a personal commitment to the cause, so I made a bequest.” In 1990, Bruce accepted an invitation from the then College Rector and Board Chair to assist in setting up the Foundation and was the inaugural Chair for three years. His bequest is an untagged gift to the Foundation Endowment Fund, an investment in the long-term financial security of St Andrew’s, helping the College to thrive at what it does best: providing a world-class education.
Next Steps
We encourage you to have a confidential, no obligation discussion with our friendly Development team. You can also read more information in our online 'Making a gift with your Bequest' brochure.
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Contact
For further information or to discuss leaving a gift in your Will, please contact the Development Office in confidence, over the phone, via email or make arrangements to meet in person.
