You can support the Henry W. Bloch School of Management through major gifts, the Bloch Annual Fund or planned gifts.
For more than 70 years, the Bloch School has grown and prospered because alumni and friends have made major gifts to create scholarships, support programs, and provide the dean with resources to take advantage of extraordinary opportunities. Not only do major gifts ensure a strong endowment, they can also help build and restore facilities and sustain our classroom activities.
Major gift donors can choose to direct their support toward an area where their personal interest matches the needs and priorities of the Bloch School. Major gifts can be made in the form of pledges that can be paid over a multi-year period. And major gifts can lead to unique recognition opportunities that can honor or memorialize a person who is important to you. If you are interested in learning more about making a major gift to support the Bloch School, contact Matt McDonough at 816-235-6623.
The Bloch Alumni Impact Fund provides support for current students who have had a significant life emergency. Students can request a one-time scholarship from the fund and requests are reviewed within 48-72 hours by an internal team. If approved, students receive the scholarship shortly thereafter. Each semester we receive requests from students in excess of the amount of funds available at any given time. Make a difference in the lives of students and give to the Bloch Alumni Impact Fund today.
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With a gift of $25,000 or more, you can create your own legacy by endowing a scholarship. The most permanent of gifts, an endowed fund keeps giving back. Its principal is invested in the Foundation’s endowment, while the fund generates a reliable income stream supporting one or more students each year.
Some endowed scholarships can be named after the donor, a family or someone you want to honor in the most lasting way—such as a Bloch School professor who influenced your life. Endowed scholarships are also a meaningful way to direct your philanthropy. Perhaps you want to support students pursuing a particular area of study or those from a similar background. You can focus your endowed scholarship on what you care about most.
There are currently naming opportunities available in Bloch Executive Hall and Bloch Heritage Hall. Please join our other generous Bloch School investors who have named iconic Bloch School spaces:
Alumni and friends can also choose to support the Bloch School through planned gifts that may include:
The Bloch School can help you determine the type of gift that best maximizes your philanthropy and provides benefit to you in a way that is least burdensome.
Whether your interest is in creating a scholarship, supporting a favorite program or center, or leaving a legacy to honor a loved one, we will be delighted to speak with you about it. For more information about the different ways to support the Henry W. Bloch School of Management, contact Matt McDonough at 816-235-6623.
Candy Yakimo, a UMKC alumna, exemplifies the transformative power of higher education and the profound impact of giving back. Her journey is a testament to her belief in the pivotal role of public education and the opportunities it affords to students.
Reflecting on her own educational journey, Candy recalls the pivotal role scholarships played in shaping her success. The support she received laid the foundation for a successful career, which saw her rise to the role of Senior Vice President at SS&C Health from which she retired.
After completing her EMBA at UMKC, Candy felt a deep sense of fulfillment. "The EMBA program fed my soul," she reflects. "It provided not only knowledge but also a sense of purpose and community."
Inspired by their shared commitment to public education, Candy and her husband Mike Yakimo established two scholarships at the Bloch School of Management, the Yakimo Family Scholarship Fund and Yakimo Family Endowed MBA Scholarship.
Candy's dedication to education extends beyond scholarship support. She has actively engaged with the Bloch School as an alumna, serving on the Bloch Alumni Board, Bloch Advisory Council, and as a speaker at some graduation ceremonies. Her volunteer work underscores her integral role in shaping Bloch's future success.
Moreover, Candy is passionate about mentoring and nurturing future leaders. "Through scholarships, we hope to inspire a thirst for knowledge," she shares. She reiterated that education opens doors to new insights and perspectives.
Candy Yakimo's journey, from student to dedicated alumna, highlights the profound ripple effects of philanthropy in education. "Reflecting on my journey, I realize how much education has given me," she says. "It's a privilege to pay it forward and support those pursuing higher education in order to achieve their goals and those of others."
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