Making a Will is not only an important means for you to provide support for your loved ones, but an opportunity to create a legacy that is meaningful to you through a charitable bequest. There are many wonderful and rewarding reasons to do so.
A Gift in your Will gives you the opportunity to:
Since its very beginnings, Burgmann College has been built on heart—through the generosity, vision and passion of many people. Philanthropy has played an essential role in this and will continue to, into Burgmann’s future.
Just like our earliest supporters who planted the seeds of Burgmann, you too can contribute to creating Burgmann’s evolving vision.
Dr John Mitchell’s belief that “the shortest distance between poverty and wealth is education,” paired with immense gratitude for its supportive community, inspired his bequest to Burgmann College.
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Dr Susanna Price’s bequest to Burgmann College is a tribute to her father, to the progressive and inclusive collegiate experience at the foundation of a lifelong career in international development—and to future generations of students embarking on their journey to independence.
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'You don't need a great estate to make a difference,' says Dr Lara Nicholls, former Residential Fellow at Burgmann College. Lara's bequest is a testament to her belief in the importance of the Arts community, and her gift will support future visual arts projects and Burgmann residents in the ANU School of Art and Design.
Read MoreThere are so many inspiring ways to support Burgmann College and below are current initiatives for which your legacy would make a world of difference. To find out more about leaving a gift in your Will to Burgmann College, download a copy of the Gifts in Wills Booklet, or to directly contact our Director of Advancement Ms Amelia Zaraftis, please click the Gift in Wills button below.
Thank you for considering a bequest to Burgmann College.
'Burgmann may be a college, but above all, it is a community to treasure.'
Judy Middlebrook (Foundation Burgmann Resident 1971–1982; Honorary Fellow)
An up-to-date Will is one of the most important ways to care for our loved ones. Yet around 70% of Australians don’t have an established Will.
Not only does a Will help reduce financial and emotional stress for your loved ones after you have passed, but it ensures your wishes are clearly outlined, reflecting the values that have shaped your life.
Gathered Here is an online Will-building service that Burgmann College is pleased to offer free of charge or obligation to all residents, alumni, staff, volunteers, and friends of Burgmann College.
Bequests left to Burgmann College will be gratefully received and faithfully honoured, but are not expected. We are grateful for our community's care and support, and it is our privilege to offer this free service to you with no strings attached, compliments of Burgmann College.
We are deeply grateful to those who make a bequest to Burgmann, knowing what an important personal decision this is. The following is our commitment to honouring your legacy:
If you'd like more information please contact our Advancement Team.
If you have already made a gift to Burgmann College in your Will, we offer our sincerest gratitude—we deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity.
If you are willing to share details with our Advancement Office, please complete the Gifts in Wills Notification Form below. We would also like to show our gratitude by inviting you to become a member of the St Beryl Society.
One of the most valuable and enduring ways to contribute to Burgmann’s future is by supporting our Burgmann College Endowment Fund. This Fund is critical for ensuring accessibility and the diversity of our resident community, keeping our facilities fit for purpose, and safeguarding our rich and vibrant Burgmann culture.
Your support of the Scholarships and Bursaries Fund is a powerful statement of the egalitarian ethos Burgmann stands for, removing financial barriers for new and returning residents who could not otherwise afford to benefit from Burgmann’s supportive environment.
Named ‘New Beginnings’ after the artwork by Walgalu artist Aidan Hartshorn, Dhalang-girr Gabin-gidyal, this special fund supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents to help make moving from home to College that much less of an obstacle.
Other Burgmann programs benefitting from philanthropic support include our Leadership Program, Residential Fellow Program and First Nations Arts Initiative.
