Supporting DUSON, Now and Forever By Whitney J. Palmer
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Stop for a moment, and think back to your days as a nursing student at Duke. What stands out most? Was it a student enrichment program? A research opportunity offered to you by a faculty member who was a leader in the field? Or was it that you received a scholarship that allowed you to attend the School of Nursing when it might have been otherwise unaffordable? Whatever your fondest or most seminal memory might be, there’s a strong chance you had the experience thanks to giving by alumni and friends. Every year, those funds are used to not
only further the academic mission of the Duke University School of Nursing, but they are also funneled into programs designed to enhance the student experience on campus. If your time as a student was augmented by alumni generosity, you might feel the same tug to pay it forward – donating your time, talent or treasure to give today’s students the same exceptional springboard you had into your career. But, figuring out the path to financial contribution that works best for you can be tricky. Helping
you figure out this puzzle was the goal of the DUSON Now & Forever event series. Not only did the program, which was held this spring, delineate the various giving options, but it also explained how you can give successfully. “People often assume that the only way to make a significant impact through philanthropic support is by making a large financial contribution out of current assets. You may say to yourself that annual giving certainly can’t add up to make a meaningful difference, and gift planning
ABSN students prior to their Commitment to Excellence Ceremony
