The Ronnenberg Legacy Society
What Is The Ronnenberg Legacy Society?
The Ronnenberg Legacy Society was established to recognize alumni and friends who have made a commitment to Mercy University through bequests. As founders, Mary Ellen & Francis Ronnenberg made a charitable pledge to Mercy University in 2001 using the many opportunities available through gift planning.
Planned gifts have become increasingly important to Mercy University’s strength and growth. They provide student scholarships, professorships, unrestricted funds, and a higher quality of education for all students. Your commitment may be made to any area of our University—the undergraduate or graduate programs, libraries, or athletics.
Benefits of Membership
- The opportunity to be recognized for your generosity and to encourage other gifts through your example.
- An invitation to the annual appreciation luncheon.
- Special invitations to university activities and events.
- The Institutional Advancement staff is at your service to arrange tours, meetings, and to provide answers to any questions you may have.
- The immeasurable satisfaction of supporting and participating in the vision, mission, and legacy of Mercy University.
How to Join
The following types of commitments qualify you for membership in The Ronnenberg Legacy Society:
- a bequest provision in your will or revocable trust
- a life-income gift that names Mercy University as a remainder beneficiary, such as a charitable remainder trust
- a charitable lead trust that provides income to Mercy University 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
If you have already included Mercy University in a bequest or other planned gift, we hope you will let us know by contacting L. Hanna Gyory in our Gift Planning Office at Lgyory@mercy.edu or 914-674-7385. Your willingness to be listed as a member of The Ronnenberg Legacy 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 the University’s planning for the future.
Of course, if you have not yet included Mercy University in your plans and you would like to explore the best options for you and your family, please call L. Hanna Gyory at 914-674-7385 or Lgyory@mercy.edu at your earliest convenience. We would be glad to assist you on a confidential basis and without any obligation.
To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.