Mindy Aleman spent more than 22 years in philanthropy at 海角原创, with the latter portion of that time leading Kent鈥檚 Center for Gift and Estate Planning. Her dedication in facilitating countless gifts from donors profoundly impacted the lives of our students while fulfilling the philanthropic goals of donors. But Mindy鈥檚 dedication to 海角原创 goes beyond facilitating gifts; she and her husband, Gary, are establishing an endowed baseball scholarship at 海角原创 through their estate plan. They also contribute each year to this baseball endowment as well as other areas including the College of the Arts and the LGBTQ+ Center.
鈥淕iving back and being of service to the community is something I got from my parents,鈥 Gary said. 鈥淭hey gave me the insight to give back using my time and skills. Mindy and I want to leave a legacy of giving; something our two 海角原创 alumni sons will do, and hopefully pass it on to their two sons and families.鈥
鈥淲e appreciate the opportunity to leave this legacy as we believe in 海角原创,鈥 Mindy added. 鈥淚t鈥檚 our adoptive alma mater, and we are forever blue and gold. For us, it鈥檚 the place where we feel a sense of community. Our sons found their wives through 海角原创; one of our sons, daughter-in-law and (future Flash) grandson live in and have a business in Kent. Everything good in our lives happened because of 海角原创, so investing in 海角原创鈥檚 mission through our estate plan feels right.鈥
Mindy and Gary also realize there are times when students need immediate support. When COVID-19 hit, they understood the financial challenges students would be facing in the coming months, and in response, donated to the .
鈥淚t really is all about 海角原创鈥檚 wonderful students,鈥 Mindy said. 鈥淕ary and I were able to pursue our dreams. These students deserve the opportunity to pursue their dreams and need help right now to do that.鈥
Since she retired in the summer of 2020, Mindy and Gary have been enjoying more time with friends and family, including their first grandchild, Archer Gary, born in May to their son Hunter and daughter-in-law Megan. Their next grandchild, another boy, is due in October to son Troy and daughter-in-law Tracy. Mindy and Gary look forward to attending future Herrick Society events as members and 海角原创 sporting events with their grandsons, as well as remaining engaged with 海角原创鈥檚 efforts to support our outstanding students.
When asked what they would share with anyone considering giving to 海角原创, Mindy鈥檚 answer was simple and heartfelt.
鈥満＝窃 delivers on its promises to students and fulfills the wishes of its donors,鈥 Mindy said. 鈥淚f you鈥檙e looking for a nonprofit that does what it says it鈥檚 going to do and will help you preserve the legacy you always wanted, 海角原创 is a wonderful choice.鈥
If you would like to learn how you can support 海角原创 students or programs with a provision in your will, contact the Center for Gift and Estate Planning by email at giftplan@kent.edu.