Giving:
IMPORTANCE OF GIFTS
Research within the Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program is focused on one of the most critical problems of modern times - cardiovascular disease. As the number 1 killer of Americans, this disease claims the lives of nearly one million Americans every year. Through biomedical research and education, we seek to improve the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and cure of cardiovascular diseases.
Making a Difference
Your support does make a difference! We invite you to become a partner with the Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program and the Sarver Heart Center in our mission to make a difference. Your gift will help move research forward to bring us closer to finding treatment for cardiovascular disease – arguably the greatest medical problem of our times.
We seek to involve the community as ongoing partners in our mission to conquer cardiovascular diseases. Every dollar brings us closer to the vision of the Sarver Heart Center – that is "… a future free of heart and vascular disease."
Scientific Discovery
Contributions enable scientific teams to advance their novel research and projects in ways that are simply not possible through outside grant funding. As national grants and state funding become more and more scarce, private funding will play an increasingly important role in the work of medical research.
Fostering New Investigators
Private philanthropy fuels the work of young investigators (including undergraduate, graduate and medical students, postdoctoral fellows and new Assistant Professors) by providing resources to further their innovative and creative ideas. This “bridge funding” allows them to gather preliminary results as they work to secure national funding and gain independence. The Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program has been very successful at fostering this growth – however, this would not have been possible without funding from our friends and supporters like you.
Inspiring Collaborations
Senior faculty members also benefit from your generosity. Additional funds allow seasoned investigators to advance their area of research focus by purchasing state-of-the-art equipment and supplies, hiring new and specialized staff, and/or begin new areas of critical research.
The Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program in both its physical and philosophical architecture fosters collaborations. These partnerships are between senior and junior faculty in the Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program and across disciplines. Gifts are maximized; for example, numerous investigators benefit from the purchase of key pieces of equipment or benefit from having additional specialized staff members.
Touring the facility and meeting the faculty
The Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program is located on the campus of the University of Arizona on the 3rd floor of the Medical Research Building. This state-of-the-art facility opened in December of 2006; it is impressive in scale and scope of work. Call (520-626-1110) today to schedule a tour and learn more about how the faculty in the Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program are working to end the devastation wrought by cardiovascular disease.
How do I make a gift?
There are of the ways you may choose to make a gift. Gifts of cash, appreciated securities personal property or real estate can be used to make a contribution to the Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program.
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TYPES OF GIFTS
- Immediate Gifts: check, credit cards
- Gifts of Endowments
- Planned Gifts: estate plan or bequest through a will, life income gifts, charitable lead trust, real estate with retained life use, life insurance
- Immediate Gifts: check, credit cards
Should you wish to make a gift using a check, please make it payable to: UA Foundation – Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program, and send it to UA Sarver Heart Center, PO Box 245046, Tucson, AZ 85724
Make a gift now! Use our online giving option.
Credit card gifts (via VISA or MASTERCARD) can be accepted by The University of Arizona Foundation.
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- II. Gifts of Endowments
Endowments are a critical part of our success. Privately endowed funds of $1.5 million and more are designated as “Endowed Chairs.” In short, an endowment is a permanent fund established at the University of Arizona Foundation. You may create an endowment with a minimum gift of $25,000. A portion of the interest earned on such funds is used by the MCRP for the purpose you specify. This perpetual fund can be named in honor of your family, a loved one, or another name of your choosing. Gifts of endowed funds serve as a lasting tribute and will help in the fight against cardiovascular disease for generations to come.
How does the MCRP use these funds?
Endowments make it possible for the Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program to recruit or retain internationally recognized scientists whose research is focused on the underlying biological and molecular mechanisms of heart development, disease and other malfunctions of the cardiovascular system.
How can I establish an endowment?
An outright gift of cash, real estate or other appreciable asset of at least $25,000 can create the fund. Endowed funds may also be created through a number of planned giving vehicles. For more information about specific giving tools, levels of endowment, or areas of research in need of support, please contact Clint McCall in the Office of Development at the UA Sarver Heart Center at 520-626-4146 or 1-800-665-2328, or contact the office at heart@u.arizona.edu.
- Planned Gift
How can I include the MCRP in my estate plans?
The following suggested testamentary language is for your review and use in providing for a gift to The University of Arizona Foundation for the benefit of the University of Arizona Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program. This language is not intended as legal advice and should be reviewed by independent legal counsel. We also encourage you to contact our office so that we may assist you in the drafting of the language so that it fulfills your wishes and desires.
Restricted Gift
"...(Specific asset, dollar amount, percentage of or residue of estate) to (The University of Arizona Foundation, an Arizona nonprofit corporation), Tucson, Arizona, for the benefit of the Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program to be used to support cardiovascular research at the discretion of the Director."
For more information on estate gifts, bequests, life-income agreements, charitable lead trusts, please contact:
John Woods, JD
Director, Office of Planned Giving
UA Foundation
Phone: 520-621-1993
Toll Free: (800) 845-4877
Fax: (520) 621-3070
Email: plangift@al.arizona.edu
For more information about making a gift, please contact Clint McCall in the Office of Development at the UA Sarver Heart Center at 520-626-4146 or 1-800-665-2328, or contact the office at heart@u.arizona.edu.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is the University of Arizona Foundation?
The University of Arizona of Arizona Foundation is an Arizona non-profit corporation founded in 1958. The UA Foundation is committed to supporting and enhancing the vision, mission and values of the University of Arizona through the development and management of private support.
- How much does it cost to name or furnish a laboratory?
A gift of $100,000 will name a laboratory, $50,000 will name a conference/board room, $20,000 will name a faculty office, $5,000 will name a student work station, and a gift of $300,000 will furnish a laboratory in recognition of, or in memory, of a family member or loved one.
- How much does it cost to fund a “Research Award”?
A gift of $10,000 will provide “seed-money” to purchase supplies to fund a novel research project. A gift of $41,000 will provide one year “Graduate Assistantship” for a graduate student studying cardiovascular biology, and $50,000 will fund a complete Research Program (e.g., technical support and supplies).
- Can I designate my gift to a specific purpose or project?
You may designate your gift to any research project or program currently underway or planned with in the Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program. If you wish to designate your gift to a new program or a project that is not currently in operation, please call or write Dr. Carol Gregorio, Director of the Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program (520-626-8113) to ensure that your gift can be utilized as you wish.
- How do I set up a memorial fund?
In order to establish a memorial fund following your death, please include a written statement of your wishes with the following: your church, synagogue or mosque; your family members; your legal counsel; and/or with the funeral home of your choice. Memorial designation forms are available. If you wish to order one, please call or write to us. If you choose not to complete a form, simply include your name and the name of the fund to which gifts should be directed. Specify that gifts be made to the UA Foundation – Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program and mailed to: UA Sarver Heart Center, P.O. Box 245046, Tucson, AZ 85724-5046.
- Do you accept Corporate Matching Gifts?
Matching gifts from corporations are a substantial and welcome way for donors to help the University of Arizona obtain additional gifts. Matching gifts, directed for the same purpose as your gift, will be credited to a particular purpose as an additional contribution over and above your personal gift or pledge.
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