Annual Giving

Why Should I give to the Nursing Alumni Association?

Reasons for giving are different for each donor. Some give to strengthen the college's resources. Others give in appreciation for the faculty's contribution to their lives. Through giving, most donors can take advantage of tax saving and estate planning opportunities. Yet others give to participate in the life of the students that are going through the same things they did when they were a student.

As a student, each alumnus was a member of the College of Nursing family and although the faces may have changed, the hard work, superior faculty and lifelong friendships that were a staple here remain the same. Through the alumni association scholarship program, donors enhance the college's ability to recruit high-caliber students. As our students become better and brighter, they build upon the success our alumni have laid for us. With each passing year, a degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University grows in value.

Tax and Income Benefits            

Donors to the Nursing Alumni Association may benefit from:

• Income tax savings through a charitable deduction for the value of a gift
• Avoidance of capital gains tax on contributions of appreciated securities and other kinds of appreciated property
• Life income for themselves and/or others through life income gifts
• Potentially higher spendable income from life income gift arrangements
• Elimination of federal estate tax on the value of a gift passing to the Nursing Alumni Association under a will or revocable trust
• Potential reduction in estate administration costs

Giving Levels

Donors may choose from one of the following levels:

Donors are listed in the Donor Appreciation Report each year.

Nursing Legacy Society

The Nursing Legacy Society has been formed by the College of Nursing Alumni Association to recognize those donors that have either given consistently over a period of ten consecutive years or have given lifetime gifts totaling over $2,500. Members of the society will receive special recognition for their loyalty to the College of Nursing, invitations to special events, and will be listed as members of the Nursing Legacy Society in the Donor Appreciation Report. If you would like more information on becoming a member of the society, please contact Alicia Fereday Shiland at (315) 464-4278 or shilanda@upstate.edu

Planned Gifts

The Nursing Alumni Association, with the help of the Upstate Medical University Foundation, is able to assist donors in making major gifts through careful planning. A variety of options are available, each of which can optimize tax and economic benefits to the donor and the donor's family. By including the alumni association in their financial and estate plans, donors can provide future support for the College of Nursing. Depending on the gift vehicle that works best for the donor, planned gifts can also provide income to the donor and/or a beneficiary.

To learn more about becoming a founding member in our planned giving society, please contact:

Alicia Fereday Shiland, Alumni Director
750 East Adams Street, Rm. 301 CAB
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 464-4278
ShilandA@Upstate.edu

Equipment needs of the College

The College is in need of equipment that will help their students to learn in a more technological environment. While the college has equipment for the education of our students, the most up-to-date technological equipment is preferred. This will allow our students to be technologically advanced when they walk out of our doors and into a work environment.

The following are current needs of the College of Nursing. If you wish to purchase any of these items for the college please contact
Alicia Fereday Shiland at 315-464-4278.

Eye model #2:
Eye Examination Simulator
Part No: KKM82
Price: $1,100 each

Ear model #2:
Ear Examination Simulator
Part No: KKM88
Price: $ 2,000 each

Pan Optic Ophthalmoscope # 10
Welch Allyn
512 Hz, 1024 Hz Tuning Forks      #20

Laser pointer for presenting at conferences

NLN book on simulation
Simulation in Nursing education 2007 0-977-955-7-4-5
Price: $59.95

Remote wireless slide advancer