Deanna Best ’63 Ralston

Manchester graduate and long-time supporter, Deanna Best '63 Ralston, chose to take advantage of the Charitable IRA Rollover to fund a Charitable Gift Annuity in 2023.

"At Manchester, I received a quality liberal arts education that prepared me well for a career in teaching and many other opportunities when I changed careers. I'm grateful for my experiences, which is why I have supported Manchester for many years."

Ralston also expressed gratitude for the financial ability to enjoy retirement. "Thankfully, my husband and I have had IRAs to support us in retirement, and we have utilized the QCD since turning 70 ½. When we sold our second home, we saw the new charitable gift annuity benefit as a great opportunity to give back while also maintaining income. Plus, we found the payout rate was much better than any of our other investments. This allowed each of us to give a "bonus" gift to our universities that gave us so much."