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Bequest Gifts

Bequest Gifts: All Shapes and Sizes

Creating a will is essential to securing your legacy and your family’s future. A gift by will, otherwise known as a bequest, can be any shape and any size. What…

Some Peace of Mind

Some Peace of Mind – Engineering Your Estate Plan in Eight Steps

The idea of estate planning can seem overwhelming, but much like the engineering design process, a structured approach can make it more manageable and effective. Just as engineers and technologists…

Sarah Rajala and Husband James

A Legacy of Engineering Education That Will Continue Far Into the Future

Dr. Sarah Rajala commits to a legacy gift in her estate plans Dr. Sarah Rajala (Rye-ah-lah), IEEE Life Fellow and 2015 IEEE Harriett B. Rigas Award recipient, has been an…

Ask The Expert Sandhu

Ask the Expert: David Sandhu, Sr. Financial Advisor, EverSource Wealth Advisors

Updated for Estate Planning Week It is never too early or too late to start planning your estate! Estates are constantly evolving. Take time every year (so why not Estate…

Making Your Will A Priority

Making Your Will and Your Wishes a Priority

August is National Make-a-Will Month and the IEEE Foundation is proud to be participating by providing this important annual reminder. It’s always a good plan to have your estate affairs…

Tax Wise Giving Methods Bequests

Understanding Bequests: A Simple Path to Lasting Impact

Bequests stand as a cornerstone in the world of planned giving, offering a straightforward and impactful way to support causes close to our hearts. One of the easiest ways to…

Great Wealth Transfer

Embracing Change and Leaving a Legacy: The Great Wealth Transfer

You have no doubt heard the axiom about life’s certainties, with birth, death and taxes on the short list. The greatest wealth transfer in history is now underway and where…

Inspired By The Goldsmiths

Inspired by the Goldsmiths: Leaving A Legacy

While every donor to the IEEE Goldsmith Legacy League is unique, one word and one common thread ties them together. Legacy. But what, exactly, does that mean to each of…

Karen Galuchie

Ask the Expert: Karen Galuchie, Executive Director, IEEE Foundation

Welcome to “Ask the Planned Giving Expert,” a series where we bring clarity to planned giving with straightforward insights from experienced professionals. Our series is dedicated to providing easy-to-understand, practical…

IEEE ImpactAndPhilanthropy

The 2023 Giving Guide: Impact and Philanthropy

Have you ever pondered how IEEE makes such a large impact? The main reasons are the generosity of individuals, IEEE Members and Friends and their donations to the IEEE Foundation.…