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What is the Senior Class Gift Campaign?

The Annual Fund is the foundation of fundraising at the University. It is an all-encompassing fund, but the primary focus is the ɫ��ɫ Scholarship Fund (MSF), the University’s greatest need, which provides critical financial aid for academically qualified students to help make their education affordable. The Annual Fund has many different “funnels” such as the Blue & Grey Club (Athletics), Friends of Reeves Library, Music Alliance, Center for Career and Civic Engagement, and academic departments, to name a few. We encourage alumni to give to an area about which they are passionate!

Do I have to support the ɫ��ɫ Scholarship Fund?

While the ɫ��ɫ Scholarship Fund is the area of greatest need for the University, we recognize that giving is very individual and personal in nature, and supporting student scholarships is not a passion for everyone. We encourage supporters to give a gift to whichever area is a passion or priority for them!

Where does my money go?

Your money will go directly toward the area of the University you choose to support! You can support student scholarships, help an academic department, sponsor internship stipends, and much more.

Why do you ask for credit card gifts over the phone?

We understand that giving credit card information over the phone is not for everyone, and we have other methods of giving if this makes you uncomfortable, but we ask for credit card gifts for a few reasons. First, the University will benefit from your gift immediately. Credit card gifts are processed the next day and allow us to jump into action right away. Additionally, credit card gifts act as additional gifts to the University because it saves us on paper and postage costs. Lastly, credit card gifts are better for the environment by cutting down on paper usage!

How is my credit card information handled?

When you provide your credit card information over the phone, our student caller will record it and verify the information with you. The next day, this information is passed on to Lisa Brand, Assistant Vice President of Development Operations, who processes all gifts given to the University. Your credit card information is not stored or saved and is only processed by a full-time staff member.

Do I have to give my gift all at once, or can I spread it out across the year?

You have the option to do either! If you would like to give a one-time gift via credit card or by sending a check in the mail, we will happily accept! You can also opt into our monthly giving program. This is a group of loyal supporters dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our students on a monthly or recurring basis. By giving a monthly gift, these supporters have an immediate and consistent impact on our campus! When you enroll in monthly giving, you can choose a gift amount that works best for your budget. Our Phonathon callers can enroll you, and you can manage your monthly or recurring gifts at any time—you can set up direct withdrawals based on the frequency and date you wish, increase or decrease your recurring gift, or opt out of the program.