Turn generosity into opportunity—for generations to come

At SUNY Niagara, your generosity lives on as a legacy for future students. By planning a legacy gift today, you can celebrate your connection to the College now, support students in the future, and make things easier for your loved ones later. Once you share your intentions, you’ll be welcomed into our Legacy Society, keeping you connected to the impact your generosity makes—today and tomorrow.

Ways to Create Your Legacy

There are many ways to leave a lasting impact.

A Gift in Your Will (Bequest)
Include the NCCC Foundation in your will or trust with a specific amount, percentage, or the remainder of your estate.
Beneficiary Designation
Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund.
Create or Grow a Scholarship
Establish a named or endowed scholarship that supports students year after year.
Support Programs & Priorities
Direct your legacy to academics, student success, or a campus initiative meaningful to you.

Legal name & address for documents:
NCCC Foundation, Inc.
3111 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn, NY 14132

Sample Bequest Language

For a general gift:

“I give to NCCC Foundation, Inc., 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, NY 14132, the sum of $_____ (or ___% of my estate, or the remainder of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

For a gift with a specific purpose:

“I give to NCCC Foundation, Inc., 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, NY 14132, the sum of $_____ (or ___% of my estate, or the remainder of my estate) to be used for [scholarships / programs / area of choice]. If this purpose is no longer possible, the Foundation may use the gift in a way that best honors my intent.”

The Legacy Society

When you include the NCCC Foundation in your plans, you become part of the Legacy Society—a community of forward-thinking donors securing SUNY Niagara’s future. Members receive updates about student impact and invitations to special gatherings. You may choose to be recognized publicly or remain anonymous.

Contact

Barbara DeSimone

Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Email: desimone@niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone: 716-614-5904

Courtney Helinski

Interim Director of Development

Email: chelinski@niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone: 716-614-6231

Legacy Giving