The Great Court Society

Drexel's distinguished Great Court Society honors alumni, friends, faculty, and staff who have chosen to make Drexel better through gift planning. Planned gifts include gifts through wills, living trusts, charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities, retirement plans, or other estate-planning arrangements.

Through their foresight and beneficence, members of The Great Court Society provide countless opportunities for future generations to benefit from a Drexel University education. Drexel recognizes the significant role that gift planning donors play in ensuring the University's future and is pleased to pay special tribute to their philanthropic leadership and vision.

How to Join

The following types of commitments, confirmed in writing and subject to certain restrictions, qualify you for membership in Great Court Society:

• a bequest provision in your will or revocable trust
• a gift in return for lifetime income that names Drexel as a remainder beneficiary, such as a charitable remainder trust or a charitable gift annuity
• a charitable lead trust that provides income to Drexel for a donor's lifetime or a term of years
• a gift or assignment of qualified retirement-plan assets, such as an IRA, 401(k), or
  403(b)
• a gift of life insurance
• certain other planned gifts

If you have already included Drexel in a bequest or other planned gift, we hope you will let us know. Your willingness to be listed as a member of The Great Court Society encourages others to follow your example. We acknowledge and respect those who wish to remain anonymous, but we urge you to let us know of your plans on a confidential basis in any case. It supports Drexel's planning for the future. Of course, if you have not yet included Drexel in your plans and you would like to explore the best options for you and your family, do not hesitate to contact us. We would be glad to assist you on a confidential basis and without any obligation.

Benefits of Membership

In an effort to preserve your legacy for the purpose it is intended, we have chosen a few simple ways to recognize your commitment. Each new member will receive a certificate of appreciation and letter of thanks, along with a handsome recognition gift that we hope you will treasure for years to come.

In addition to these small expressions of gratitude, we hope you will allow us to recognize you as a member of The Great Court Society in our annual donor recognition publication. Your inclusion in this publication encourages others to join in this important effort. Lastly, as a member of The Great Court Society, you will receive timely information, tips, and ongoing professional gift planning services from the Office of Gift Planning.