The University of Minnesota offers gift planning services to alumni, donors, and friends of the University and their advisors. The planned giving team works closely with development staff at the campuses, colleges, and programs of the U to ensure that donors' wishes for the ultimate use of their gifts are carried out.
To contact a planned giving staff member or learn more about
the staff, click on their names below.
Francis B. (Frank) Robertson
Senior Director, Planned Giving
Frank can be reached by phone at 612-625-0893, 800-775-2187,
or by e-mail at rober038@umn.edu
Jane F. Godfrey, J.D.
Director of Trusts and Estates
Jane can be reached by phone at 612-624-9454, 800-775-2187,
or by e-mail at godfr044@umn.edu
Susan M. Hommes
Senior Planned Giving Officer
Susan can be reached by phone at
612-624-8800, 800-775-2187, or by e-mail at shommes@umn.edu
Jay W. Kautt, J.D.
Planned Giving Officer
Jay can be reached by phone at
612-626-0510, 800-775-2187, or by e-mail at jkautt@umn.edu
Lynn L.Z. Praska
Planned Giving Officer
Lynn can be reached by phone at
612-624-4158, 800-775-2187, or by e-mail at lpraska@umn.edu
Jennifer M. White, J.D.
Planned Giving Officer
Jennifer can be reached by phone at
612-625-8676, 800-775-2187, or by e-mail at whit0559@umn.edu
Karen M. King
Planned Giving Coordinator
Karen can be reached by phone at 612-624-1052,
800-775-2187, or by e-mail at kking@umn.edu