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Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become an increasingly popular way for charitable individuals and families to support the nonprofits that mean the most to them while maximizing their giving impact and tax benefits.

If you’re considering what will happen to your DAF beyond your lifetime, we encourage you to create a legacy plan by naming a successor adviser or designating the remaining value of your DAF to support one or more charitable organizations, such as the University of Nebraska Foundation.

If you have questions about planned giving, reach out to the experts on our team, like Renae, who can answer questions like this one and more! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VzyI73

Maverick Hockey fans David and Jane Offutt of Omaha have committed $1 million to invest in the Omaha Hockey program as the team continues to elevate its play on the ice.

The couple made the commitment in support of the UNO Hockey Excellence Fund, which supports the program far beyond the ice - touching aspects like travel, recruitment, facilities, scholarships and holistic support for the athletes.

“The support from Dave and Jane is game-changing to our program and university,” Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell said.

David and Jane Offutt commit $1 million to Maverick Hockey - University of Nebraska Foundation Director of Athletics calls gift ‘game-changing to our program and university’ Maverick Hockey fans David and Jane Offutt of Omaha have committed $1 million to invest in the Omaha Hockey program as the team continues to elevate its play on the ice. The couple made the commitment through the Univ...

When you include the University of Nebraska Foundation in your estate plan, your generosity enables the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives in a variety of ways.

Learn more about how you can leave a lasting legacy through planned giving at: nufoundation.org/giftplanning

Since the beginning of the Only in Nebraska campaign, 948 endowed funds have been created. This means new funds that support students, faculty, research, capital and MORE have been established that will live on to support the University of Nebraska forever.

With donor support, we're building the future Nebraska needs now. Learn more about the Only in Nebraska campaign: onlyinnebraska.org

Mark your calendars now for Wear Black, Give Back, Oct. 8-9, 2024, the 24-hour day of giving to support the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

From noon to noon on Oct. 8-9, Maverick supporters can make a gift of $5 or more, and any donor who gives $75 or more will receive a bonus UNO knit hat. Gifts may be made online in advance of the day at givingday.unomaha.edu beginning today, Sept. 9.

Wear Black, Give Back: UNO Giving Day 2024 Join me and give back!

On Thursday, President Gold was formally installed as the University of Nebraska System’s ninth president at a ceremony attended by hundreds of university community members, elected officials, community leaders and Nebraskans.

Read what others are saying about the investiture and President Gold: https://bit.ly/4gjpeoh

Today we're celebrating ! Even in the most difficult circumstances, the care given at Nebraska Medicine is providing life-changing outcomes for its patients.

A lymphoma survivor who has been in remission for nearly a decade, Bruce pointed to the expertise and dedicated care from all levels of the Nebraska Medicine team when he chose to make a gift. You can ensure future patients receive the extraordinary level of care found only at Nebraska Medicine by making a gift to the Nebraska Medicine Patient and Family Experience Fund.

Just like Bruce, you can save lives, too! To learn more or give visit: https://bit.ly/47iB2Ds

One in four jobs in Nebraska is related to agriculture. Our students are Nebraska's next agricultural workforce. To learn more about what NCTA is doing for our state, visit ➡️ onlyinnebraska.org/support-ncta/

This afternoon at 2:30 p.m., Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. will be formally installed as the ninth president of the University of Nebraska System. You can view the investiture ceremony livestream here: nebraska.edu/president/investiture/watch

Students are the heartbeat of our campus, and by guaranteeing every student the chance to learn and strive for a brighter future, we embody University of Nebraska at Omaha's mission. The Scott Scholars Program provides 42 STEM students at UNO a fully funded undergraduate education. UNO graduate Ryan Chapman was in the program as an undergraduate and now is enrolled at the UNMC, preparing to be a physician to meet our workforce needs.

“The Scott Scholars Program has challenged me to think beyond what I imagined for myself and encouraged me to find a career where I can impact the lives of others.”
Ryan Chapman

Learn more: OnlyinNebraska.org/UNO

Generous support from alumni and fans led to record-setting private support for Maverick Athletics in fiscal year 2024. Thank YOU!

Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, fans and community, Omaha Athletics celebrated another record year of private support!

Read more about the efforts in Fiscal Year 2024 on OMavs.com

THANK YOU! The University of Nebraska Foundation announced a record $388.8 million in new funds committed during fiscal year 2024 to support the University of Nebraska. This historic investment is only possible because of the 57,603 donors who supported the University of Nebraska. Their collective generosity will support student access and success to grow Nebraska’s workforce; faculty, academic and clinical excellence to strengthen the educational experience; and transformational research and innovation to solve the state’s biggest challenges.

Thank you for helping to build the future Nebraska needs right now.

Read more: https://nufoundation.org/university-of-nebraska-donors-give-record-private-support/

University of Nebraska System faculty, staff and students, along with community members, are invited to attend the investiture ceremony of President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., as he is installed as the ninth president of NU on Sept. 5, 2024.

The ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol and will also be live streamed.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LUDYfD

A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. At the end of a donor’s life, without thoughtful planning, a donor-advised fund can become “orphaned,” with no direction for the use of the funds remaining. What succession planning can you do to ensure your DAF doesn’t end up orphaned?

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It is important to prepare students for meaningful and sustained working lives that are vital to imagining a better future in an era of rapid social and technological change. Donor support helps us create experiences and opportunities that enrich students’ educations and ensure the university's graduates are the best in their creative fields.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3L1gmp2

Help us educate more vet techs for Nebraska's pets by supporting NCTA! 🐕 To learn more about how the NCTA Student Success and Activity Center will enhance student experiences, visit ➡️ onlyinnebraska.org/support-ncta/

Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., began his tenure as president of the University of Nebraska System on July 1. Dr. Gold shared his vision for the university and the vital role trustees and philanthropy play in maximizing its impact.

Q&A with President Gold - Points of Pride Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., began his tenure as president of the University of Nebraska System July 1. Gold discussed his vision for the university and the vital role trustees and philanthropy play in maximizing its impact.

Donors can establish a lasting legacy that can profoundly impact current and future students. Monica and Bill Blizek created the Monica Blizek Fellowship in Social Work Fund at UNO to support aspiring social workers through a planned gift.

“We know that there is a serious shortage of mental health professionals in Nebraska and across the country,” said Bill Blizek, “and we wanted to give our best students the financial assistance they might need to pursue a degree in social work.”

Join us in shaping the future at nufoundation.org/giftplanning.

The Nebraska State Museum has opened a permanent exhibit for wildlife photographer and UNL alum Joel Sartore, and it welcomed the first recipient of an endowed curatorship at Ashfall Fossil Beds.

Momentum at the Museum - Points of Pride The Nebraska State Museum has opened a permanent exhibit for wildlife photographer Joel Sartore and welcomed the first recipient of an endowed curatorship at Ashfall Fossil Beds.

Family is at the center of Caleb Kelly’s life in Pender, Nebraska. So, when he heard about the Presidential Scholars Program at the University of Nebraska, he picked up the phone to see if his perfect ACT score would help him receive a top-tier education while staying close to home.

‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ - Points of Pride

The University of Nebraska Foundation has enhanced the stories section of its website with a microsite called Points of Pride, showcasing inspiring donor stories that can now be easily filtered by campus or publication. Check it out here: stories.nufoundation.org

The establishment of a professorship represents a significant step in Dr. Lisco’s enduring dedication to global health, replacing a previous fund he created with the same focus.

“Named endowments allow you to give a gift that will be forever impactful to the mission of the department,” Dr. Lisco said. “It’s a really nice way for me to give back to the department that gave me the opportunity to lead them for nearly 12 years.”

A legacy of global health: Steven J. Lisco, MD, Distinguished Professorship in Anesthesiology - University of Nebraska Foundation By UNMC Department of Strategic Communications Steven Lisco, MD, chief academic officer for Nebraska Medicine and senior associate dean for clinical affairs at the UNMC College of Medicine, has made a gift commitment through the University of Nebraska Foundation to establish a professorship in the U...

UNO plays an essential role in helping Nebraska address its health care workforce shortages by providing foundational STEM classes and a path to health careers.

Where Curiosity Becomes Purpose - Only in Nebraska

When Marsha and Neal Morien decided to invest in University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC's Center for Drug Design and Innovation, they knew it could benefit not only the state of Nebraska, but possibly the world.

Bridging the Drug Discovery Gap - Only in Nebraska When Marsha and Neal Morien decided to invest in UNMC’s Center for Drug Design and Innovation, they knew it could benefit not only the state of Nebraska, but possibly the world.

Since the beginning of the Only in Nebraska campaign, 71 new endowed professorships and chairs have been established across the university system. An endowed professorship or chair is a permanent and perpetual gift that will have a lasting impact at the university.

We're strengthening the educational experience by investing in our faculty and their academic and clinical programs, the university’s lifeblood and a source of intellectual capital for Nebraska.

Learn more: onlyinnebraska.org

University of Nebraska–Lincoln junior Matt Girard is grateful for a recently launched University Libraries program that provides him and other students with access to free course materials and e-books. “It makes life a little less stressful,” Girard said.

Libraries Gift Eases UNL Students’ Textbook Expenses - Only in Nebraska

The Legacy IRA Act has expanded your opportunities to give! As of 2023, those 70½ and older may elect to establish a charitable gift annuity (CGA) or a charitable remainder trust (CRT) by utilizing a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from an individual retirement account (IRA). Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4cbJMf7

During his 22-year tenure as University of Nebraska at Kearney chancellor, Doug Kristensen, J.D., was a dedicated advocate of bringing health care education to the Kearney campus and creating jobs where they’re needed most.

Bringing Health Care Home - Only in Nebraska During his 22-year tenure as UNK chancellor, Doug Kristensen, J.D., has been a dedicated advocate of bringing health care education to the Kearney campus and creating jobs where they’re needed most.