IRA Rollover Provisions Extended

Breaking News: IRA Rollover Provisions have been extended through December 31, 2009. The extension allows individuals 70½ and older to donate up to $100,000 from their IRAs to charities tax-free. Read more.

Automatic Monthly Deduction Program

As the new year begins, it is a great time to consider giving by the Automatic Monthly Deduction Program.  When you enroll in AMD, you guarantee that the University has a steady stream of funding available for academic, athletic and student programs throughout the year.   What's more, you are able to make your gifts effortlessly throughout the year and will not be reminded with various mailings and phone calls.  To enroll, or if you have questions, contact Nisan Trotter  (570-577-1847).

The Impact of Donor Gifts

Listen to Class of 2007 graduate Cynthia Koncick's talk at the President's Leadership Breakfast. She spoke passionately about her Bucknell education and the importance of donor gifts and how they helped her and many other students achieve their goals.

Named Annual Scholarships

Donors may establish a "named" scholarship that does not require an endowment. Read more. 

Recruitment Scholarships

Recruitment Scholarships attract extraordinary students and enhance the University’s overall academic quality.
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Reunion Giving

Reunion Weekend is scheduled for May 28 - May 31, 2009.  The Classes of 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969,  1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999 and 2004 have been given a special challenge to increase the number of classmates who make a gift to the university in honor of their special anniversary year. 

Endowment Report

The Publishing of this inaugural endowment annual report represents another milestone in the University's commitment to transparency of long-term investment objectives and results, as well as faithful stewardship to past and future donors.  Bucknell is proud of its past accomplishments in each of these areas and is committed to extending its achievements in the coming years.  For additional information regarding the Endowment Report please visit  www.bucknell.edu/Documents/Communication/2007EndowmentReport.pdf