UNC Charlotte could not, and would not, be what it is today without Bonnie E. Cone’s founding vision and dedication. Miss Bonnie’s spirit lives though students, faculty, staff and alumni, and her legacy carries on through the Bonnie E. Cone Society. (pictured Dr. Nish Jamgotch, Dr. Bill Pfischner and Sheri Williams)
This special group of friends have named the UNC Charlotte Foundation as beneficiary of a planned gift. Commonly donated through wills or trusts, planned gifts also can include charitable gift annuities or gifts of life insurance, all of which strengthen and advance the University through student scholarships, endowed faculty chairs, enhanced campus experiences and impactful research initiatives.
Every year, UNC Charlotte shows appreciation for Bonnie E. Cone Society members at a luncheon that acknowledges and honors their generosity. This year was no exception.
“Miss Bonnie worked tirelessly for the University, to motivate students, win friends and attract benefactors,” said Chancellor Philip L. Dubois to those in attendance. “She believed that fundraising must be an educational priority and led the way through a bequest to UNC Charlotte in addition to many lifetime gifts. Thank you for following Miss Bonnie’s lead in making a planned gift to UNC Charlotte.”
Guests were treated to a presentation by Andrew Hartley, UNC Charlotte’s Russell Robinson Distinguished Professor of Shakespeare, who specializes in performance theory and practice. Also known as A.J. Hartley, he is the international and New York Times bestselling author of 20 novels in various genres for adults and young readers. His newest book, “Lies That Bind Us,” published under the pseudonym Andrew Hart, has been in the top 20 most sold fiction for the past three weeks on the Amazon charts.
UNC Charlotte is in the midst of the largest capital campaign in its history, EXPONENTIAL: The Campaign for UNC Charlotte, with a goal of $200 million. To date the campaign has raised $155 million, which is transforming UNC Charlotte by providing scholarships and resources to students, research opportunities for faculty and reaffirming the University’s position as an economic engine for the Charlotte region. (pictured Cynthia Byrne, Eileen Klimkowski, and Professor Andrew Hartley)
Planned gifts are included in the EXPONENTIAL campaign. To learn more about making a planned gift to UNC Charlotte and becoming a member of the Bonnie E. Cone Society, contact Amy Shehee, director of planned giving, at 704-687-0301.