Why does the university need legacy gifts?
The university plays a key role in society, as it leads the way to development and acts as the catalyst of inspiration for the business world. Although society is changing, science and art cannot stop – on the contrary, they must keep driving progress and change.
Did you know that about 60% of Aalto expenses are covered by the funds annually allocated by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, while 40% of funds come from other sources? This means that donations have a great impact on the operations of the university.
Aalto focusses on building a sustainable life for all of us, now and in the future. The students of today are the experts of tomorrow. Now is the time to prepare for the imminent skills shortage and make sure that our education gives our young people the tools they need to succeed. Doing so, we are also supporting Finland’s competitiveness and position in the world market.
Research is a long-term effort, and therefore also expensive. Not all inventions, however great they may be, lead to groundbreaking innovations. We can plan and execute long-term research projects only if our funding is secured in the long term.
Your legacy gift will allow the university to...
- create groundbreaking and sustainable solutions to global challenges
- educate future experts to key positions in society
- offer an environment that supports cross-disciplinary learning and research and novel creative solutions.
By including Aalto University in your will, you can turn your legacy into a sustainable future.