Welcome to your resource for charitable gift planning!
We've created this Web site to help you dream a little, about our future and yours. If you're not sure where to begin, try our Build Your Gift planner.
If you already have gift options in mind, click on Compare Gifts to see how your choices match up or click on eBrochures to request specific information on a planning option. If you get lost, rest assured that we're always here to help. Simply contact The Office of Planned Giving at 712-749-2101 or devalum@bvu.edu with any questions. Happy dreaming!
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Wollesens Eagerly Support Field Project Former BV athlete Sherman "Sherm" Wollesen, Class of 1962, and his wife, Susan, eagerly joined the ranks of major donors for the athletics field project.More
Don't Miss Your Chance: Make Tax-Free Gifts From Your IRA Today! If you are 70½ or older, the extended charitable IRA rollover legislation benefits you! While easy to accomplish, this tax-smart gift option enables you to jump-start your legacy and witness the benefits of your generosity to Buena Vista University. Take a moment to review the questions and answers here to see if this arrangement is right for you.More
Is Facebook Part of Your Estate? Have you thought about your online legacy? Learn what to consider when planning your estate in an era of social networking. More
The Dangers of DIY Wills Don't let your family lose money to legal fees, taxes and interest because of a do-it-yourself will. Learn a lesson from this real-life example of a DIY will gone wrong.More
Intellectual Property 101: Intangible Assets Every year, thieves steal more than $300 billion in mostly invisible assets from U.S. companies and individuals. Learn how you can protect your ideas and other intangible assets.More