Gift Planning
Getting Started
Wills and Living Trusts
A charitable bequest is a simple, thoughtful way to ensure your values live on at SDSU, offering flexibility during your lifetime and lasting support for future Jackrabbits.
ExploreBeneficiary Designations
Including the SDSU Alumni & Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or financial account is one of the easiest ways to support SDSU.
Learn MoreI already have SDSU in my will
Share your gift planning details so we can honor your intentions and maximize its impact at South Dakota State University.
Tell UsEvery Gift Tells a Story
Explore how others have shaped the future of SDSU through thoughtful gift planning, and imagine the possibilities for your own legacy.
Investing in Tomorrow’s Global Researchers and Leaders
Rebecca Kurtz and Steve Schwanke are investing in SDSU’s future through native plant research awards and an estate gift to the global agricultural leadership program.
Garrys Pay It Forward for Jackrabbit Nation
Jerome and Elaine Garry's lifelong connection to SDSU and its community led them to establish a lasting legacy through an estate gift.
The Greatest Gift
Through an endowed professorship, Gary and Sharon Van Riper are investing in a passion they value most.
Gees Give Back to What They Care About
For Dan and Rae Jean Gee, giving back to SDSU and their community is a way to honor the people and places they cherish.
Anderson Builds Family and Philanthropy at SDSU
Sonja Anderson has created a lasting legacy by dedicating her life, love, and a $2.7M endowment to supporting Jackrabbit women athletes.
Land Gift Lays the Groundwork for Philanthropy
Lifetime farmers Cal and Mary Hayenga are gifting their greatest resource to SDSU: their land.
Resources
Gift Intention Form
Provide your gift planning details so we can honor your intentions and maximize your impact.
ShareSample Bequest Language
View sample wording to make your gift to South Dakota State University simple and clear.
View SampleFor Professional Advisors
Find the essential information needed to help clients include SDSU in their estate plans or beneficiary designations.
Learn MoreSylvan Circle Legacy Society
The Sylvan Circle honors those who choose to leave a lasting legacy at South Dakota State University through planned or deferred gifts, ensuring future generations of Jackrabbits continue to learn, grow, and thrive.
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Questions?Connect with Us
Ned Gavlick and Sara Schneider from our Office of Gift Planning are here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way.
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