Our donors, and the beneficiaries of their generosity, have stories to share.
Suzanne Dyer
“Financial education is just so critical for everybody, but particularly for women,” said Suzanne Dyer Wise ’62.
“I’ve always been active in my own financial planning,” Suzanne explained. “I never wanted to feel as if I had to be married to be taken care of. My financial independence has been critical to my sense of well-being and security.”
Emmy Ward Neilson '81
At 57 I thought I was too young to think about planned giving which couldn’t have been farther from the truth. I was curious when I noticed a bunch of Alumni younger than me in the Hillard Society. I talked to my estate manager and learned more about it. When I found out that I didn’t have to change my will and I could allocate my retirement fund to go to Westover, it made it all so easy; so that’s what I did. My IRA is now split between my two favorite charities, Westover being one of them. I care a lot about women playing an equal role in positions of power, and that hasn’t happened yet. Westover is where I put my weight down because they are dedicated to empowering young women to live lives of consequence!
Robin Cruz McClearn '83, P'18
Westover is dynamic and nimble. I’ve been impressed with how the school continues to evolve and grow to reflect the changing needs of its community. I had always wanted to participate in the planned giving program, but wasn’t eager to rewrite my will. I was inspired when my fellow trustee shared that she had named Westover as a beneficiary of her retirement account. Simple, efficient and an asset that will continue to grow for many years, to Westover’s benefit. My wish is to maintain the current strong financial condition and grow the endowment to benefit the girls including financial aid, faculty salaries, new programs, and physical plant improvements.