Planned Giving with the University of Windsor

Every person deserves an opportunity to learn, share their opinion and define their future. A single person can be the tipping point for the development of a life-saving medicine, the composition of an inspiring symphony, or the removal of barriers to justice.

In its classrooms, laboratories and libraries and in the technology that bring people and ideas together, a university campus impacts the learning experiences of students and the ability of researchers to make the next discovery. 

The full impact of the University’s scholarly and creative activities is felt across generations. What is difficult to quantify today might be impossible to live without tomorrow. The potential to develop life-changing insight, artwork, or technology exists in every individual.

What type of future do you envision at the University and in our communities? Choose to invest in areas such as our Lancer Athletic or Arts and Culture programs, or build on the University’s Endowment Funds to ensure the long term sustainability of a UWindsor education.

Donors allocate specific assets or funds to the University in their will, maintaining control during their lifetime.

Naming the University as a policy beneficiary ensures it receives the policy's proceeds upon the donor's passing.

Learn more about gifts of life insurance here.

Designating UWindsor as a beneficiary for retirement plans donates the entire value, generating tax credits, reducing estate taxes and supporting the University while benefiting heirs.

Donors transfer assets to the University, retaining an income stream for themselves or a loved one for a set period or life.

Assets in trust generate income for donors, with the remaining amount going to the University later.

Conventional giving involves immediate cash, cheque or online donations,offering immediate support to the University. However, planned giving provides significant advantages for long-term impact.

A will empowers you to dictate asset distribution after your passing, ensuring alignment with your wishes instead of provincial laws.

Designating a trusted person as executor in your will ensures the proper management of your estate.

For minor children, a will allows you to appoint guardians, ensuring their care by individuals who share your values if both parents pass away.

Clear instructions in your will can minimize family conflicts, providing peace of mind for everyone involved.

Through strategic gifting and charitable donations, a will can alleviate the tax burden on your beneficiaries.

Establishing trusts in a will safeguards vulnerable beneficiaries like minors, individuals with disabilities, or those facing financial challenges.

If you own a business, a will outlines its future, ensuring a seamless transition according to your intentions.

A will can express your wish for organ donation, potentially improving or saving lives after your passing.

Having a will grants assurance that your loved ones are protected, and your assets handled per your desires.

Creating a will prevents intestate succession, ensuring your estate is distributed according to your preferences.