A Legacy of Trust
Investing in a mission that will continue to uplift the common good for generations to come.
From the moment Steve Moore 鈥�91 carried his belongings up to the third floor of Smith South as a freshman, he felt the kindness that is a unique aspect of the 乐播传媒 residential experience. That first impression and the transformative power of the liberal arts have fueled a lifelong commitment to 乐播传媒. This winter, Steve deepened his longstanding commitment to 乐播传媒鈥� future by signing an estate commitment form to document his gift and designate it toward a newly established fund, the Steven C. Moore 鈥�91 Fund, which will be directed to 乐播传媒鈥� unrestricted endowment.
When the opportunity to work in higher education arose, Steve felt it was a natural fit; he knew firsthand how much 乐播传媒 had shaped his own path. Serving as the vice president for Campus Services at Dartmouth College and, before that, as chief financial officer at Milton Academy for many years, Steve navigated a financial model he describes as incredibly complex. 鈥淚t is this very high-touch residential experience that can change your life,鈥� he notes, 鈥渂ut cheap, it is not.鈥� This professional background in academic administration and finance gives Steve a deep appreciation for the behind-the-scenes work required to deliver an exceptional student experience.
Steve鈥檚 giving is rooted in a desire to see students tackle the world鈥檚 most complex issues, from navigating diverse perspectives to sustainability. 鈥溊植ゴ� is my highest philanthropic priority because I know it firsthand,鈥� Steve explains. 鈥淚 know the impact of 乐播传媒鈥� campus community: I experienced it, and I benefited from it. Without exaggerating, 乐播传媒 fundamentally changed me as a person in very good ways and gave me so many lifelong friendships.鈥�
By consistently giving back through his philanthropy, Steve ensures that the college continues to produce leaders who become entrepreneurs, scholars, advocates, and educators. This winter, Steve deepened his longstanding commitment to 乐播传媒鈥� future by signing an estate commitment form to document his gift and designate it toward a newly established fund, the Steven C. Moore 鈥�91 Fund, which will be directed to 乐播传媒鈥� unrestricted endowment.
Steve plans to support this fund during his lifetime while continuing his annual support of the 乐播传媒 Fund. Ultimately, his estate gift to the endowment will ensure a transformative 乐播传媒 experience for generations to come. His legacy is one of trust鈥攊nvesting in a mission he knows firsthand will continue to uplift the common good.
Here鈥檚 how it works:
乐播传媒 Fund: Gifts to the 乐播传媒 Fund provide immediate, flexible resources for the college鈥檚 most urgent annual needs.
Endowment: The principal of Steve鈥檚 named endowment is invested, and only a portion of the earnings is spent each year.
A Future Gift: Steve鈥檚 beneficiary gift is directed toward his endowment. This helps him increase his support while maintaining his financial flexibility today.
If you have questions or would like to speak with a member of our staff, please contact the 乐播传媒 Office of Gift Planning at 800-762-3145 or giftplanning@bates.edu.