Named for Father Stephen Theodore Badin, who gave the first planned gift of the land on which Notre Dame was built, the Badin Guild is made up of alumni, parents, and friends who help ensure that Notre Dame will continue to be a force for good in the world for generations to come.
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Badin Guild
Planned gifts are essential to moving the University’s bold priorities forward and represent an incredible and lasting way for you to give to the University of Notre Dame. Each year, planned gifts provide the University with financial resources that allow it to:
- Meet current funding needs
- Establish new programs and strengthen existing ones
- Supplement financial aid
Further, planned gifts help to solidify the future of Notre Dame. There are many creative ways to leave a legacy to Our Lady’s University through a planned gift while at the same time taking care of your loved ones. All gifts of any size are deeply appreciated and have the opportunity to create a legacy that will last forever and influence generations of students to come.
Badin Guild Impact
Planned gifts from members of the Badin Guild have had immense significance in the history and development of Notre Dame. It is through these gifts that Notre Dame, one of the few religiously affiliated institutions among leading schools, will continue to shape global conversations, inform public policy, contribute to world-changing research, and form the leaders of tomorrow.
Gifts made through your estate, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts are just a few of the ways to qualify for membership in the Badin Guild. Becoming a member may be as simple as completing a one-page form.
| Type | Description |
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| Estate Gifts | An estate gift is a gift made to Notre Dame through your Will or Living Trust, or by designating Notre Dame as the beneficiary of a retirement or other account. It is one of the most popular ways you can create a perpetual legacy at Notre Dame. |
| Charitable Gift Annuity | With a charitable gift annuity, you can make a gift to Notre Dame and secure a fixed lifetime income stream for you and your spouse. |
| Charitable Remainder Trust | By establishing a charitable remainder trust at Notre Dame, your gift allows you to share in the returns of the Notre Dame Endowment, securing lifetime income for you and your spouse. |
| Donor-Advised Fund | Through a Notre Dame Donor Advised Fund, you can maximize the impact of your charitable giving by leveraging the returns of the Notre Dame Endowment and simplifying the administration of these gifts without any administration fees. |
| Gift of Real Estate | By deeding part or all of your real estate property to Notre Dame you can avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of the real estate and receive a charitable income tax deduction based on the value of the gift. |
Membership Experiences
Members of the Badin Guild have access to exclusive events as well as unique opportunities to engage with the campus community.
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Exclusive Football Weekend Events
Enliven every Notre Dame Football Weekend with invitations to exclusive football events, including the Here Come The Irish Kickoff and Shake Down The Thunder Tailgate as well Badin Guild regional events.
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A commemorative Badin Guild Medallion
Receive a commemorative Badin Guild medallion that symbolizes your commitment to Notre Dame's mission.
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Exclusive Notre Dame Access
Get exclusive communications that provide information and updates on campus news, Badin Guild events, tax strategies, and charitable planning.
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University Communications, including Notre Dame Magazine
Receive insider information right from University leaders, coaches, and faculty through newsletters, conference calls, and events.
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Personalized Membership Card
Spend less at your favorite spots through the on-campus discounts that come with your personalized Badin Guild membership card.
Considering a planned gift to Notre Dame?
Notre Dame's Office of Gift Planning helps members of the Notre Dame family make meaningful and impactful planned gifts to the University.