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Office of Planned Giving
John Dodge House
507 Golf View
Rochester, MI 48309-4488
(248) 370-3698
Fax (248) 370-6141
giftplan@oakland.edu
Welcome to Planned Giving
Planning for the future and creating the legacy you wish to leave is one of the most effective ways to ensure a lasting impact. With smart planning, you may actually increase the size of your estate and/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs. Just as important, you will know that you have made a meaningful contribution to Oakland University.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with various gift options by exploring Types of Planned Gifts and Assets to Give. And of course, please contact us for assistance or to discuss your personal situation and objectives.

Planned Giving Blog
Three Strategic Giving Options in Times of Market Volatility
Even in times of economic uncertainty, there are tax-smart giving options for the charitably minded. Read more to learn how to maximize your philanthropy in a volatile market.
Petunias, Tulips, and Philanthropy: Annual and Perennial Ways to Make a Charitable Impact
Have you ever considered how annual and perennial flowers are like annual and planned charitable giving? Read more to learn ways you can support our mission now and in the future.
Things Your Tax Return Wants You to Know About Tax-Smart Charitable Giving Opportunities
Did you know that your tax return may help identify future options for charitable giving? Read more to learn about three tax-smart philanthropic opportunities.
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