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It is through your generosity that the students of Siena are able to follow their academic and cultural interests, and believe in their potential to become passionate life long learners. Siena College is a place where the diversity and unique gifts of the young women in our care are acknowledged and celebrated, and where we aim to empower young women to go out and make a difference in the world.
Donations to our Building Fund and Equity Scholarship Fund are accepted all year round and every gift received is truly appreciated.
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Please contact Director of Business Services and Advancement, Tracey Grobbelaar, at tgrobbelaar@siena.vic.edu.au should you have any queries or if you wish to discuss an ongoing donation or bequest.
Many alumnae and friends of Siena College have expressed great enthusiasm for the opportunity to consider a gift in their Wills to the College. In fact, if all Australians shared this vision and made a gesture in their Wills to support education, charitable works and meritorious causes, the landscape of our society would be profoundly changed.
A bequest is an instruction in your Will to leave a gift (money, property or other asset) to a specific person, organisation or charity. It is a common misconception that only wealthy people leave money to a charity, school or not for profit organisation when they die. The reality is that many bequests are made by ordinary people who want to make a positive difference to the future.
The facts are around 30% of Australians actively intend to make a bequest to a charity in their Wills, but in reality only 7.5% actually do. Many simply never get around to adjusting their Wills to ensure their wishes are accommodated.
Thankfully, making or revising a Will is neither difficult nor expensive. It is essential that you have a Will. Surprisingly, many do not. If you have already made your Will, you or your solicitor can easily add Siena College through a short legal amendment to your existing Will (also known as a codicil).
There are three types of bequests:
For many donors, the residuary bequest is the most popular. We would be most grateful, once you have confirmed your intent, to advise us of your decision.
| Step 1 | If you do not have a Will, you will need to obtain independent legal advice about creating one. If you do not have a solicitor, contact a solicitor or Public Trustee in your State. |
| Step 2 | If you do have a Will then all you need to do is add a codicil, a short legal amendment to your existing Will. |
| Step 3 | Decide on what type of bequest you would like to leave, for example a percentage or a fixed amount. (Residuary, Pecuniary or Specific) |
| Step 4 | Discuss your wishes with your family and Will executors to ensure that your reasons for your decision are understood. |
| Step 5 | If you would like to nominate an area of the College you wish to support, please feel free to contact us to discuss this. |
Tracey Grobbelaar
Director of Business Services
Tel: 03 9835 0266
Email: tgrobbelaar@siena.vic.edu.au
The Siena College Philanthropic Society honours and perpetuates your support. Every gift, no matter how large or small, is valued and appreciated.
Each of us has different capacities and circumstances. We hope you will consider giving a gift of significance and a gift that makes you feel proud.
Donors will be listed as founders of the Society, without disclosing confidential information or individual gifts. Donors are invited to special College events, as well as the annual Siena College Philanthropic Society function, attended by the Principal and members of the College Board.
Founded in 2014, the Siena College Philanthropic Society is an initiative specifically created to support major projects in providing excellent learning environments for the sciences, humanities, the arts, culture, sports, music and wellbeing.
While fees and grants pay for the operational costs, the Siena College Philanthropic Society assists with larger transformational projects.
The Siena College Philanthropic Society is designed to provide a framework to encourage and grow a culture of philanthropy. We hope you will join us and consider pledging at one of the following levels:
Donors are awarded lifetime patronage of the Siena Society Philanthropic Society for gifts over $3,000. This applies to gifts given cumulatively or via a single gift. Gifts from $1,000 to $2,999 are awarded patronage for a period of six years.
All donations to the Society are made via the College Building Fund and the Equity Scholarship Fund.
All donations can be made as a single gift or pledged over a period of years. Pledges are not binding contracts but rather expressions of intent and goodwill and can be varied depending on circumstances.
For further information please email Tracey Grobbelaar, Director of Business Services or call (03) 9835 0266.
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