Giving Back to the College That Gave Them So Much
We spoke with the Kassens, both proud Scots, about why they have chosen to invest in Alma College with a planned gift.
Why did you decide to make a planned gift to Alma College? How does it fit your needs?
Philanthropy is an important part of our life, and we learned over the past few years that there are multiple ways to make an impactful gift not just to Alma but also to many nonprofit organizations. Our philanthropic goals have been to support Alma through these different mechanisms, which include expendable gifts, a planned gift, our time and eventually an endowment.
Please describe the process of documenting and making your gift.
It was actually pretty simple for us. We designated a part of our life insurance policy toward Alma. Next, we notified the development office at Alma and filled out a simple form. It was probably easier and quicker than making an online gift!
How did your Alma College experience impact your life and career?
It is hard to think of a single way that Alma hasn’t affected our lives today. Our degrees led to further education and fulfilling careers, and more than that, during our time at Alma we forged lasting and meaningful friendships, and solidified our key virtues, such as accountability, leadership and kindness. Of course, we also met at Alma, and now we have two beautiful daughters. Looking back, you can see the trajectory that began at Alma College.
Like the Kassens, you can help Alma College flourish with your planned gift. Contact Sherie L. Veramay at 989-463-7316 or veramaysl@alma.edu to learn more.