In 1853, The Reverend Doctor John Gulliver outlined to 10 of the "wealthiest and noblest" members of the community his plan for the establishment of a free academy to provide education for "mechanics, merchants, navigators and agriculturists," and even for young ladies. By 1855, a total of 36 people had made contributions totaling $86,000, an extraordinary initial display of generosity that began a long tradition of private endowment.
The Gulliver Society at The Norwich Free Academy, named after the school's founder, was established in 1997 to recognize those individuals who have made a provision to leave a gift to the Academy in their estate plan. The Norwich Free Academy Foundation staff is available to alumni and friends and their financial advisors to discuss estate and gift planning and the lasting legacy it provides to the donor and to the Academy.
ENDOWED SUPPORT TODAY:
- Allows faculty to pursue innovative teaching and public service opportunities.
- Gives administrators flexibility in short-term and long-range planning.
- Helps NFA constantly refresh and renew academic programs to reflect changes in student demographics, social expectations, educational theory, and technology.
- Provides the means by which, at NFA, the ordinary becomes the extraordinary.
- Provides stability - the principal of the gift is not spent.
- Generates interest, year after year, that can be spent encouraging innovation.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
- Special announcements and invitations to attend selected NFA events.
- A Gulliver Society pin, recognizing your commitment to NFA.
- Special mailings from The Norwich Free Academy Foundation, Inc.
- There are no dues or fees associated with membership.
HOW TO MAKE A PLANNED GIFT
PLANNED GIVING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To request further information regarding Planned Giving at The Norwich Free Academy,download our info request form (Adobe Acrobat Reader® required) or e-mail Deborah Lee, Director of Development.
