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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
Bunching Deductible Expenses This Year Can Ensure Greater Tax Savings for You
Do you know the benefits of “bunching” your deductible expenses into a single year? Read more to learn about this tax-savvy giving strategy for the charitably minded.
Two Ways to Give from Your IRA—Including a New Opportunity for 2023
Have you heard about the new way to make a charitable gift from your IRA and receive income for life? Read more to learn about this new opportunity for 2023.
Celebrating 15 Years of National Estate Planning Awareness Week: October 16-22, 2023
Do you know the essential elements of an estate plan? Read more to learn what they are and why estate planning is so important.
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