New Legislation Helps Support the College of Education

Darryl Borcherding Director of Development

The UI College of Education boasts a vibrant community of dynamic givers. There are few fields where people are as passionate about the future, or more emphatic about the importance of the work they do.

Education is all about people and making people’s lives better. Generous gifts from alumni and friends make it possible for the College to provide support for students to pursue their dreams unimpeded, as well as to recruit and retain outstanding faculty.

The end of 2006 brought great news for those of you who care deeply about The University of Iowa College of Education and wish to offer immediate support. The federal Pension Protection Act of 2006 allows alumni and friends, for a limited time, to “roll over” portions of IRAs or other retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF IRAs, to make charitable gifts—without having to report the amount withdrawn as taxable income.

You can now witness the benefits of your generosity through an immediate charitable gift of up to $100,000 from retirement assets from now through December 31, 2007.

Such a gift can have long-lasting and far-reaching benefits for the College of Education and all who benefit from its excellent programs and are touched by its outstanding graduates. If you are 70.5 years of age and interested in making a gift from your retirement plan, please take advantage of this window of opportunity to provide vital support for the students and faculty of the College of Education, and for the countless lives and communities they touch.

For additional information about supporting the College, please contact Darryl Borcherding, at darryl-borch@uiowa.edu or at 319-335-3305 x695 or 800-648-6973 x695.

To make a gift to the UI College of Education online today, please go to: www.givetoiowa.org/education.