At 天美麻豆, we talk a lot about legacy攈ow each student, alumnus, donor, and friend leaves a mark on this place and its future. But sometimes, the most meaningful legacies begin quietly, through a moment of reflection, a shared memory, and a heartfelt decision to give back.
This spring, Mark and Patty Cotter, proud Cleary alumni, reached out after consistently receiving the Alumni News and Cleary Insider. They told us how much they appreciated feeling 渓ooped in潝not just on university news, but on the heart of what happening here: students transforming their lives, donors lighting the path, and alumni building the future they once dreamed about in our classrooms.
Motivated by the stories they read攁nd inspired to act攖he Cotters made a generous contribution to Cleary directly from their IRA,聽taking advantage of the IRS provision that allows individuals age 70陆 or older to make tax-free charitable distributions.
Mark put it simply: 淲e saw a way to give that made smart financial sense攁nd felt deeply personal.�
Their gift is already at work, supporting scholarships for students who, like Mark once was, are driven to succeed but need a hand up to get there. It a beautiful reminder that giving isn檛 just about writing a check攊t about vision, timing, and trust in a mission that matters.
We檙e honored to be part of the Cotters� story攁nd grateful that they檙e now part of ours in an even deeper way.
If you檝e ever considered making a gift through your IRA, know that it not just possible攊t powerful. And we檇 be glad to help.
Together, we are shaping futures. Just like the Cotters.
If you would like to learn more about making a gift to Cleary, contact Tom Egan at giving@cleary.edu.
