Ways to Give
Thank you for your consideration of making a gift to Aurora University and/or George Williams College of Aurora University. There are a variety of ways in which you can make a donation to the university. For any questions about making your gift, please contact the director of annual giving, Mariann Hunter at 630-844-3778 or e-mail makeagift@aurora.edu. Your generosity truly makes a difference in the emerging future of Aurora University.
Types of Gifts:
- Monetary Donations:
- Online: Use our secure online donation form to make your gift today.
- By Mail: Print this gift form and send to the address on the form with your check, money order or credit card information to make your gift.
- By Phone: If you would prefer to make your gift over the phone, please call Advancement Services toll-free in the U.S. at 866-GIVE-4-AU or 630-844-6868.
- Matching gifts are a great way to double or triple your gift! Check our database to see if your employer (or your spouse/partner's employer) participates in the matching gift program. Then talk to your human resource department for the necessary paperwork. Please note that retirees may also qualify for
this benefit.
- Planned Gifts: Planned gifts help you take advantage of tax, financial and estate planning options. With assistance, you can tailor your gift to help meet the needs of current students while also providing yourself with tax and other philanthropic benefits. For more information, contact Paul Dude at 800-377-2782 or e-mail pdude@aurora.edu.
- Gifts of Stock: An easy way to make a gift is through the transfer of stock. For assistance with security transfer instructions, contact Paul Dude at 800-377-2782 or e-mail pdude@aurora.edu.
- Faculty/Staff Giving: Current and former employees can give through the annual campus campaign. You can utilize one of the above "Ways to Give" or print out a payroll deduction form (Aurora campus / George Williams College campus) to begin your contribution enrollment today.
However you choose to give, know that your generosity
makes a difference to the future of Aurora University!
A promise to all benefactors...
Aurora University and George Williams College of Aurora University prescribes to the beliefs and practices of the Donor Bill of Rights. We are committed to these policies and practices that help reflect our goal of providing quality and life-changing educational experiences for our current students - future alumni.
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is
a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life.
To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general
public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence
in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support,
we declare that all donors have these rights:
- To be informed of the organization's mission, of the way the organization
intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations
effectively for their intended purposes.
- To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization's
governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment
in its stewardship responsibilities.
- To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements.
- To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which
they were given.
- To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
- To be assured that information about their donations is handled with
respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
- To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations
of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
- To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees
of the organization or hired solicitors.
- To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing
lists that an organization may intend to share.
- To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive
prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
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