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Giving Tomorrow

Investing in people

For Hugo Peters, donating to CMU is a wise investment because it means contributing to the lives of students.

"I've invested in all kinds of things in my life, some of which went south, some of which made money, but I've never regretted investing in people," says Peters (CMBC '63).

"It's the best investment because it's long term, even beyond my life," he adds. "These are people who are going to make the world move along in directions that are good."

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LEAVING A LEGACY OF LEARNING AND FAITH

Planned Giving at Canadian Mennonite University

Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, involves making a charitable donation through your estate plans. A legacy gift to CMU is a powerful way to ensure that future generations are nurtured in faith, engaged in rigorous learning, formed in character, and equipped for today’s world.

Your generosity can sustain the CMU mission for years to come and make a lasting difference in the lives of students, faculty, and the broader community, continuing the work of God's Kingdom on earth.

Why Legacy Giving?
Legacy gifts allow you to make a lasting impact beyond your lifetime, supporting the values and education you cherish. Through careful planning, you can provide for your loved ones while also making a meaningful contribution to CMU’s students, faculty, and programs.

Ways to Give
There are many ways to include CMU in your estate plans. Some of the most common options include:

  • Bequests: Designate CMU as a beneficiary in your will*.
  • Life Insurance: Name CMU as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
  • RRSPs/RRIFs: Direct a portion of your registered retirement savings to CMU.
  • Charitable Gift Annuities: Retain income during your lifetime while supporting CMU.
  • Endowments: Establish a named fund to provide ongoing support.

Naming Opportunities
Your legacy can be recognized through a variety of naming opportunities, ensuring that your generosity is remembered for generations. These opportunities include:

  • Endowed Chairs: Establish a named faculty position in an area of study that is important to you, ensuring strong leadership and academic excellence in perpetuity.
  • Campus Facilities and Programs: Leave your mark on CMU’s campus by supporting a classroom, library collection, or special initiative.
  • Student Scholarships and Bursaris: Provide financial support for students, helping them access transformative )education.

Your Impact
Your planned gift can support academic programs, faculty development, scholarships and bursaries, or specific initiatives that reflect your passions. By giving to CMU, you help shape leaders who will contribute to the church, society, and the global community. As a steward of God's resources, your investment ensures that CMU continues its mission to educate the whole person, nurturing mind, body, and spirit.

Getting Started
Planning a legacy gift ought to be a prayerful process that reflects your values and vision for the future. We encourage you to discuss your intentions with your family and seek professional advice to determine the best approach for your situation (such as a gift planning consultant at Abundance Canada). CMU's development staff are available to provide information and work with you and your advisors to ensure that your legacy gift aligns with your wishes and has the desired impact.

We’re Here to Help
Planning a legacy gift is a significant decision. We would be honored to discuss your options with you in confidence and without obligation.

For more information on how you may wish to plan a gift for the future, please contact Reynold Friesen (rfriesen@cmu.ca or 204.590.0510) or Sandy Koop Harder (skharder:@:cmu.ca).

Thank you for considering how your legacy can support the future of CMU, helping to further Christ’s work in the world.

* To make a gift in your will to CMU, indicate the specific dollar amount, percentage of residue, or asset you wish to give. The gift should be to: Canadian Mennonite University, 885608323 RR 0001.

Staff at CMU are committed to Code of Ethical Standards of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

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