Gift Planning: William Spoelhof Society

Recognizing the Faithful

The William Spoelhof Society was established in 2001 to recognize those alumni and friends who have committed to carrying forward Calvin’s vision through their planned gifts to the college. 

Including Everyone Who Gives

Notify the Office of Gift Planning of your gift and be automatically included in the William Spoelhof Society.

Providing Benefits

As a member of The William Spoelhof Society you will receive

• A special semi-annual newsletter for Society members with practical, insightful information about estate planning.
• Invitations to the Society’s annual spring luncheon and to other Calvin events.
• Recognition in various Calvin publications (with your permission).
• A memento inscribed with The William Spoelhof Society logo.

Honoring the President Emeritus

William Spoelhof served Calvin College for 30 years as a professor of history and then as college president. His faithful work, his determination, and his vision for the college shaped the Calvin we know and love today.

Choose your plan

You have many options when it comes to planned giving. Perhaps you’d like to find a way to help Calvin while providing income for yourself or a loved one. Or maybe you wish to include Calvin as a beneficiary in your will. Visit the rest of our site to discover the benefits of:

• Creating an income-producing annuity or trust
• Donating your life insurance, real estate or retirement assets
•Giving in your will or trust