Nichols Legacy Society

Invest in the Future of Sonoma State University

History

The Ambrose and Barbara Nichols Legacy Society, established in the 1980's, is named for our founding President Ambrose Nichols and his wife Barbara. They were the inaugural members of this namesake society. Today The Nichols Legacy Society honors those forward looking individuals who care deeply about future generations of students at Sonoma State University; to deliver high-quality education through innovative programs that leverage the economic, cultural, and natural resources of the North Bay.

How to become a Member

Members of the Nichols Legacy Society are recognized for the steps they have taken to include a gift to Sonoma State through their estate plan.

To become a member, we recognize those individuals who completed any of the following:

• Planned Gift Form
• Named Sonoma State as a beneficiary of a will or trust
• Contributed to a Charitable Gift Annuity
• Contributed to a Charitable Remainder Trust
• Made a donation to a Charitable Lead Trust
• Designated Sonoma State as beneficiary of a Life Insurance Policy
• Designated Sonoma State as a beneficiary of an IRA or other retirement fund
• Created a life estate with a personal residence, land, or vacation property

You may already qualify for membership. Alumni, faculty, staff, parents of students, friends and supporters are invited to become members of this prestigious group. The university acknowledges this group as an essential partner in shaping its future.

Benefits of Membership

Members of the Sonoma State receive the following benefits:

• Invitations to special events on and off campus
• Special letter from the President of the University
• Name included in publications and website
• Potential to name a permanent fund
• Satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of our students

There are many opportunities to make a gift to Sonoma State from your estate plans. To learn how you can personally benefit please visit our website plannedgiving.sonoma.edu or contact Adam Jarman, Associate Vice President for Development, (707) 664-2070, [email protected].