Leave a Legacy of Faith, Service, and Opportunity

Within the Purcell Marian family are graduates whose lives have transformed communities, industries, and the world. Among our alumni are a Heisman Trophy winner, Olympians, physicians and nurses, veterans who courageously served our country, attorneys and judges, mayors and members of Congress, entrepreneurs, inventors, artists, musicians, authors, educators, scientists, business leaders, and religious men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving God by serving others.

While these accomplishments are remarkable, the true measure of Purcell Marian's impact is found in something much greater than titles or accolades. It is found in the thousands of lives changed through a Marianist education and in the ripple effect those graduates have created throughout their families, workplaces, parishes, and communities.

Today, another generation of Cavaliers is walking the same halls you once did. They are discovering their talents, deepening their faith, building lifelong friendships, and preparing to become tomorrow's leaders, innovators, caregivers, teachers, entrepreneurs, and servants. They carry extraordinary promise, and with the support of alumni and friends like you, they will have every opportunity to realize their God-given potential.

As Purcell Marian prepares to celebrate its Centennial and build the next 100 years, we invite you to consider one of the most meaningful ways to ensure our mission continues for generations to come—a legacy gift through your estate plan.

A Gift That Reflects Your Values

Many people believe estate planning is only for those with significant wealth. In reality, everyone should have a will, regardless of the size of their estate. A will protects your interests, ensures your wishes are honored, and relieves your loved ones of unnecessary stress during an already emotional time.

After providing for family and those you love, many people also choose to leave a gift to an organization that helped shape their lives and values. For countless alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends, Purcell Marian is one of those places.

Including Purcell Marian in your estate plans is an opportunity to make a gift that costs nothing today but creates opportunities for students for generations to come. Whether your gift is a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a beneficiary designation through a retirement account or life insurance policy, your generosity becomes an investment in the future of Catholic education and the Marianist mission.

The Impact of Your Legacy

A future gift to Purcell Marian helps ensure that students continue to benefit from the transformational opportunities that define a Cavalier education.

Student-Tailored Learning

Your legacy helps sustain innovative academic programs that meet students where they are and help them discover where they are capable of going. Programs such as the International Baccalaureate Programme, the Center for Student Support (CS3), the Career Initiatives Program, the Lavatus Powell Program, Marianist Excel, and countless co-curricular opportunities prepare students for college, careers, and lives of purpose.

Rooted in Faith and Service

Every day at Purcell Marian begins and ends in prayer. Guided by the Marianist pillars of Faith, Community, Inclusivity, Mary, and Mission, students learn that leadership is rooted in service to others. Your future gift helps ensure that this tradition continues to form compassionate leaders for generations to come.

A Family That Lasts a Lifetime

Purcell Marian is more than a school—it is a family. Here, students are known, challenged, encouraged, and loved. Lifelong friendships are formed, mentors become role models, and graduates remain connected long after commencement. Your legacy helps preserve this unique community for every student who follows.

Welcome to the Giving in Faith Society

Those who choose to include Purcell Marian in their estate plans become members of the Giving in Faith Society.

The Giving in Faith Society recognizes individuals whose vision extends beyond today and whose generosity will sustain Purcell Marian for the next century and beyond. Its name reflects a simple but profound truth: giving is an act of faith. It is faith in God, faith in the mission of Catholic education, and faith that future generations of Cavaliers will continue to lead lives of faith, purpose, and service.

Membership in the Giving in Faith Society is not determined by the size of a future gift, but by the spirit in which it is given. Every planned gift—large or small—represents a commitment to ensuring that future students have access to the same life-changing opportunities that have inspired generations before them.

As a member, you will be recognized during your lifetime, celebrated for your generosity, and welcomed into a community of alumni and friends who are helping secure the future of Purcell Marian. Most importantly, you will know that your values and your legacy will continue to shape students long after your lifetime.

Planning for the Future Has Never Been Easier

To help make estate planning accessible for everyone, Purcell Marian has partnered with Crescendo Interactive to provide a free online estate planning resource.

Through this secure platform, you can create or update your will at no cost while ensuring your loved ones are protected. If it reflects your wishes, you can also include a legacy gift to Purcell Marian in just a few simple steps.

Whether you choose to support Purcell Marian through your estate or simply create a will for your family, taking this step provides peace of mind and ensures your intentions are clearly documented.

Take the First Step Today

There has never been a better time to create your will or update your existing estate plans.

We invite you to use Purcell Marian's complimentary Crescendo estate planning resource to protect your family, preserve your wishes, and consider the lasting impact your legacy can have on future generations of Cavaliers.

If you have already included Purcell Marian High School in your estate plans, please let us know. We would be honored to welcome you into the Giving in Faith Society, thank you for your extraordinary commitment, and ensure that your future gift fulfills your intentions.

If you would like to learn more about planned giving or discuss the many ways you can leave a legacy at Purcell Marian, we would be delighted to have a confidential conversation with you. There is never any obligation—only an opportunity to explore how your values can continue to inspire students for generations to come.

Thank you for being part of the Purcell Marian family. Your generosity—today and tomorrow—ensures that our mission of cultivating the best in each for the benefit of all will continue to flourish well into our second century.

Onward, Cavaliers!

With gratitude,

Bethany Doverspike, MBA
Chief Advancement Officer
bdoverspike@purcellmarian.org
(513) 751-1230 ext. 124

Have You Already Included Purcell Marian in Your Plans?

If you have remembered Purcell Marian High School through your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, donor-advised fund, or another planned gift, we would love to hear from you.

Sharing your intentions allows us to:

• Welcome you into the Giving in Faith Society.
• Thank you for your generosity during your lifetime.
• Ensure we understand your wishes so your future gift is honored as you intended.
• Celebrate the lasting impact your legacy will have on future generations of Cavaliers.

☐ Yes! I have included Purcell Marian High School in my estate plans.

☐ Yes! I would like to know more about making a future gift to the School.