Giving to Mitchell

The Mitchell Scholarship Drive

Make a difference in a student's life.

gifts changing lives

A Degree of Practical Wisdom™

“I am very grateful to have the financial freedom to pursue a legal career based on my interests rather than solely on salary potential.”

Scholarships she received were a key factor for Teri Carlisano choosing Mitchell.

» Read what scholarships have
meant to Teri…

“First, receiving this scholarship allows me to work less, which means I've received the gift of time.”

Full-time student Amie Penny, recipient of the Patricia Ann Burke Scholarship and mother of triplets, says the scholarship she received has changed her life in the form of three gifts.

» Read Amie's words of gratitude
to her donor…

“You're not just giving to the school or a fund. You're giving to a person…you not only gave me a scholarship, you gave my whole family a scholarship.”

Scholarships made it possible for Jessica Stomski to stay in law school while taking care of her terminally ill father.

» Read why scholarships mean
the world to Jessica…

“Receiving this scholarship is just another encouragement to keep on helping people and doing good work.”

Scholarship recipient Vadim Trifel volunteered more than 120 hours with the Minnesota Justice Foundation.

» Read how Vadim is making a difference…

Thank you for your interest in
giving to William Mitchell

Did you know…
…the cost of law school has risen
80% in 10 years?
…average debt at graduation is over $80K?
…the best time to create an endowed
scholarship is right now?

» Matching funds are presently available to
double the impact of your gift

“Receiving the scholarship was an independent vote of confidence from someone else in the William Mitchell community.”

See how students express their gratitude to donors and watch the list of endowments grow as the Mitchell Scholarship Drive takes off.

» View the Scholarship Endowment
Virtual Wall of Honor

Giving Back Looking Forward

Knowing the stages of giving can help when making
charitable donations whether you're giving $10 or
$10 million. » Learn how you can help support
the next generation.

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Ways to Make an Impact

Cash and pledges: A gift of cash is an easy way to confirm your commitment to William Mitchell. You can deduct gifts of up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income in the year they are donated.

Stock and other securities: Consider making a gift of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and treasuries to William Mitchell. In addition to enjoying a tax deduction of the value of your gift, you can also avoid paying tax on the capital gains accumulated while holding the asset.
» Make a Gift of Stock

Real estate: A gift of real estate that you have held for more than one year entitles you to a charitable deduction for the property’s full fair market value, as determined by an independent appraisal.

IRA and retirement assets: You can remember William Mitchell by naming the college as beneficiary of your retirement plan while continuing to retain the income benefits during your lifetime. After your death, William Mitchell benefits according to your wishes and your gift is not reduced by income or estate taxes.

Income-producing gifts: You can make a gift to William Mitchell and at the same time receive a charitable income tax deduction and an income for yourself or your loved ones for life.

Charitable lead trusts: These trusts provide income to William Mitchell for a predetermined number of years. The assets are then returned to the donor - or to another person designated at the donor's death or at the end of a term of years.

Life insurance: If you name William Mitchell as owner and beneficiary of your life insurance policy, you will be eligible for an immediate tax deduction and subsequent tax deductions on any future policy premium payments you make.

Estate gifts: Gifts through a will or living trust allow you to control the assets during your lifetime and make an impact on William Mitchell after your death. You can create a scholarship or other legacy in your name — or in honor of special friends or family.

William Mitchell College of Law
Office of Institutional Advancement

(651) 290-6370

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Getting Your Head & Heart Around Philanthropy

Philanthropy is as much a perspective and attitude as it is an act of giving. It is a reflection not only of generosity, but also of a focused desire to make a measurable impact in our communities, society, and world.

» Learn how Bruce Nerland '88 helps clients discern the many potential impacts of their gifts

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