Ways to Give

Make a gift or pledge payment to Augustana University online via credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), Venmo or PayPal. Making a gift online is secure and private. Augustana does not sell personal information or use it for other purposes.

Send a check payable to Augustana University to:

Office of Advancement
Augustana University
2001 S. Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197

Call 605.274.5521 or 800.727.2844 to provide card information over the phone.

A monthly or quarterly gift to Augustana is convenient and easy to set up, and many donors find that when their gift is divided over several months, they are able to give more than they might have originally thought possible. Make a recurring gift until you cancel it.

Benefits of a Perpetual Gift

• Cost effective — eliminates administrative expenses, therefore, allocating more of your donation to Augustana programs.
• Convenient — the contribution is deducted automatically from the account of your choice, which means fewer reminders from us.
• Sustainable — spreading support over time is easier on your budget. Plus, it gives Augustana the security of a steady, reliable stream of support.

A gift of appreciated property (stocks, mutual funds or real estate) can be transferred to Augustana by your broker or investment advisor with the assistance of the Office of Advancement.

Gifts made to Augustana in memory or honor of a loved one are ways to recognize or remember their life and/or accomplishments. When a memorial gift is made to the Augustana Fund, the university notifies the honoree or their next of kin. The gift is administered as the donor specifies. Any form of gift, such as one made through the transfer of stocks or an outright cash donation, may be given in honor or memory of someone.

To provide a gift in honor or memory of someone, send your gift with a note specifying the honoree's name and address and/or contact information for his or her next of kin. An online gift can be made in honor or in memory of someone by simply indicating that intention on the donation form.

Matching gifts increases the impact of a contribution to the university at no additional cost. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees.

If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it to completed and signed with your gift. Augustana will do the rest. Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.

Planned giving is an excellent way to leave a lasting legacy. Planned gifts include bequests through wills or living trusts, charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, gifts of life insurance, property deeded with life estate retained and charitable lead trusts. Several planned giving options offer the benefit of a lifetime income in exchange for the gift asset, in addition to a sizable income tax deduction.

Combination Cash & Planned Gift

To provide current support and maximize giving potential, consider combining a cash or current asset gift with a planned gift. Individuals who make planned gift arrangements become members of the Augustana Heritage Society. To make a gift, contact the Office of Advancement.

FreeWill

Augustana partners with FreeWill to offer a free and secure estate planning tool that enables you to write your will in under 20 minutes. If you've already included Augustana in your will, let Augustana know by contacting Director of Development (Twin Cities) & Planned Giving Paul Rasmussen.

Endowed gifts provide a foundation for the financial stability of the university. Interest earned through the endowment provide resources which support scholarships, faculty chairs, research and more. Each endowment gift is invested to generate growth and income. Augustana utilizes an annual distribution of 5% of the rolling 12-quarter average market value to support the university’s mission, operations and student scholarships. To fuel continued growth of the endowment, the remaining investment return is reinvested in the fund. The goal is to ensure that the fund maintains or increases its value over time, providing the programs supported with essential resources. A minimum gift of $25,000 will establish an endowed fund or scholarship.

Strong employee participation in supporting Augustana demonstrates pride in the workplace and shows confidence in Augustana. Employee participation helps support Augustana's success in winning future funds through grants and foundations, and fosters a community seeking to invest in itself, each other and its mission.

If you're an AU employee, consider a one-time participation gift or an ongoing pledge to the university. AU employees can even make a payroll deduction. Return the Payroll Deduction Form to the Office of Advancement or email advancement@mmmukg.com.