Ways to Give
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Our donors support students and programming through a variety of giving options, including bequests, charitable gift annuities, matching gifts, and appreciated stock in addition to traditional methods like cash, check, and credit cards.
Find the gift that's right for your personal goals. Need help? Our staff can assist with all gift types and our development officers are available to discuss planned gifts like bequests, charitable gift annuities, and more at your convenience. Call University Advancement at 724-738-2004 or email [email protected] to request additional support. |
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Online (Credit or Debit Card)
Make an online gift to support an area or program of your choice through our designated giving form using a credit or debit card.
Check
A personal or business check is one of the most direct ways to give to SRU. Please make your check payable to "SRU Foundation, Inc.," and write the department, program or fund you wish to support on the memo line. Please mail checks to:
SRU Foundation, Inc. |
Bequest
You may choose to include the Slippery Rock University Foundation as a beneficiary of your estate, through a dollar amount, percentage, or a specific asset such as stock. As with any gift, donors may choose to support a specific department, fund or scholarship.
Click here to learn more about making a planned gift.
Click here to learn more about making a planned gift.
Charitable Gift Annuity
A gift annuity allows the donor to receive partially tax-free income for life, as well as a tax deduction in the year you make a gift. Upon your passing, the remainder of the annuity will transfer to a predetermined fund or scholarship of your choosing.
Click here to learn more about making a planned gift.
Recurring Gift
Recurring gifts can be set up one of two ways: using credit/debit card or as a bank account draft.
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Recurring credit/debit card payment
The easiest way to set up a recurring credit card gift is to visit the online designation form, enter you donation amount, and check the "Make this a recurring gift" check box. The form will then display recurring gift options, a well as the date of the first gift to be made. You can access the giving form here. Bank account draft Recurring gifts can also be debited directly from your bank account. Contact University Advancement to set up a bank account draft by calling 724-738-2004. |
Gift-In-Kind
A gift-in-kind is a charitable gift of goods and/or services. A gift-in-kind can be given to support university programming, departments, and/or events.
Under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the SRU Foundation, Inc. has been designated to receive and administer gifts to Slippery Rock University. Such gifts are tax-deductible as provided by law. The item/service must be useful to the department/college and acceptable in its current condition/form.
Contact University Advancement for additional assistance with gift-in-kind donations.
Under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the SRU Foundation, Inc. has been designated to receive and administer gifts to Slippery Rock University. Such gifts are tax-deductible as provided by law. The item/service must be useful to the department/college and acceptable in its current condition/form.
Contact University Advancement for additional assistance with gift-in-kind donations.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match your gift to support Slippery Rock University. Matching gifts are a great way for alumni, friends, and parents to increase the impact of personal gifts. Matching gifts strengthen the significance of the original gift and enable the University to better achieve its mission, preparing students for life and career success.
Click here to learn more about our Matching Gift program.
Payroll Deduction
Join the SRU Campus Friends & Family Campaign! SRU faculty and staff may download the payroll deduction form to make your charitable gifts through payroll deduction. Your commitment to our campus community supports our students and encourages alumni and campus partners in their gifts. Thank you for support!
Need to make changes to your current payroll deduction? Contact us via email to make changes to your Payroll deduction. Please specify that this is a payroll deduction request in your email.
Need to make changes to your current payroll deduction? Contact us via email to make changes to your Payroll deduction. Please specify that this is a payroll deduction request in your email.
Need More Help?
Call University Advancement at 724-738-2004 or email [email protected].