UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
COMPOSING A LEGACY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
J ohn Greer began his planned giving journey about a year ago when he realized he didn’t have an updated will. As he began thinking about how to shape his legacy, he considered where his estate could make the most meaningful difference. “I credit my education at the University of Manitoba for preparing me so well for my career in music,” says Greer. “I know firsthand the value UM places on nurturing the growth of opportunities for
Greer urges that it’s never too soon to start thinking about making a planned gift and the enduring impact you can make by taking action today, with a vision for tomorrow. “Setting this framework was about more than finances,” he says. “It is about ensuring the priorities that matter to me endure, and that the next generation of creative musicians have a chance to begin where I began.” His planned gift is an extension of a life- long belief in music’s power to transform: an education he once received, now a future he helps make possible for others.
generations to come. In my decision to give back, I decided to channel my legacy toward the studies and disciplines that have given me purpose.” As a collaborative piano major, he found the technical and creative grounding that launched him into a life in music: vocal coaching, conducting, arranging, composing and performing. “To encourage creative musicians is maybe the best thing that I could possibly do,” he says. “I hope that one day my gift might fund an education for a young, talented composer who has all the musical skills but who can’t afford it on their own."
“I hope to give the next generation of creative musicians a chance to begin where I began.”
Become an Isbister Legacy Society member like John Greer, who is supporting the studies and disciplines that have given him purpose.
Monica Carlberg at 204-474-7424 or giftplanning@umanitoba.ca To learn more about leaving a gift in your will, contact: UMANITOBA.CA/GIVING
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