Want to make a gift and not sure how? Let us help you with these frequently asked questions.
Can my gift be designated to a specific area or department at the university?
How do I get my IRS tax receipt?
How can I get my gift matched by my employer?
How do I make a gift in memory of someone?
How do I make a gift in honor of someone?
How do I make a gift of stock?
What is the deadline to make a gift this calendar year?
If you would like to mail a gift, please make your check payable to Aurora University or George Williams College and mail to the appropriate address below:
Aurora University
Office of Advancement
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
George Williams College
Office of Advancement
350 Constance Blvd.
PO Box 210
Williams Bay, WI 53191
If you would like to make a gift over the phone, you can call us toll-free Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. central standard time to make a credit-card payment over the phone at 866-GIVE-4-AU (866-448-3428).
Make your gift online by using our secure web server. You will help AU save on postage and project costs.
You can update your address by clicking here. Once your information is updated, we will mail you two AU luggage tags so you can show your Spartan pride when you travel.
Can my gift be designated to a specific area or department at the university?
Yes. Please indicate when making your gift which area you would like the gift to support.
How do I get my IRS tax receipt?
Once your gift is processed we will mail your receipt to you. If you lose your receipt, please call (630) 844-6868.
How can I get my gift matched by my employer?
Does your employer match your charitable gifts? Does your spouse's employer match gifts? Matching gifts is an easy way to support the university. It's not uncommon for a company to make a one-to-one match. Check with your HR department to see if they offer this benefit or try searching our database. If they do, fill out their form and mail to us at the address above. We'll do the rest. It's that simple.
How do I make a gift in memory of someone?
Please indicate in whose memory your gift is being made. Notification will be sent to appropriate family members (without dollar amount indicated).
How do I make a gift in honor of someone?
Please indicate in whose honor your gift is being made. Notification will be sent to appropriate family members (without dollar amount indicated).
How do I make a gift of stock?
An easy way to make a gift is through the transfer of stock. For transfer instructions, click here or contact Paul Dude toll-free at 800-377-2782 or e-mail him at pdude@aurora.edu.
What is the deadline to make a gift this calendar year?
Your gift must be received or postmarked by June 30, 2012 to be counted in our 2012 fiscal year and recognized in the Annual Report of Donors.
