From building McDonald Observatory to establishing the Jackson School of Geosciences and the completion of the Tower’s beloved carillon bells — and so much more — estate gifts have transformed the University’s story in amazing ways. Now you can add your own story to UT’s epic book!
Make UT a Part of Your Legacy
The Leaders Legacy Challenge unites fundraising efforts across campus in a spirited competition to inspire each volunteer leader to create an estate gift. The most successful colleges, schools and units (CSU) or campus-wide boards will be awarded discretionary funds — and there are other great incentives, too, like unique on-campus experiences designed for the winners.
Join the Challenge
Interim President Jim Davis will award a $50,000 bonus to the dean’s or director’s discretionary fund for the CSU or board that raises the highest dollar value in new/upgraded gifts, and $25,000 each to the CSU or boards with the largest participation percentage increase of new donors, and number of new gifts/upgraded gifts.
Other incentives include unique on-campus experiences for the winning CSUs or boards. These experiences will be determined in consultation with the winning CSU/boards as the sizes of these groups will vary. For more information, review these frequently asked questions.
Other incentives include unique on-campus experiences for the winning CSUs or boards. These experiences will be determined in consultation with the winning CSU/boards as the sizes of these groups will vary. For more information, review these frequently asked questions.
When you document a gift in your estate plan, you will be invited to become a member of the Texas Leadership Society, a community of over 2,000 generous Longhorn alumni and friends who receive special benefits and opportunities.
Help shape the future of the Forty Acres. When you include UT in your estate plan, you are helping us become the world’s highest-impact public university while creating your own legacy.
Help shape the future of the Forty Acres. When you include UT in your estate plan, you are helping us become the world’s highest-impact public university while creating your own legacy.
Your Legacy Starts Here
We are inspired by the bold vision and generosity of our community. This challenge is a powerful opportunity for Longhorns to shape the future of The University of Texas at Austin — and ensure that our impact endures for generations to come.”
David Livingston
Vice President of Development
We are inspired by the bold vision and generosity of our community. This challenge is a powerful opportunity for Longhorns to shape the future of The University of Texas at Austin — and ensure that our impact endures for generations to come.”
To participate in the Leaders Legacy Challenge, complete this simple form or contact our Gift & Estate Planning team to get started. Any commitment made between September 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025 will count towards the challenge.
