giving to southern
There are a variety of ways that alumni can make donations to Southern.
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Unrestricted Gifts:
These gifts are made with no restrictions from the donor as to how the funds should be used. They allow the university to support new initiatives and fund current needs identified in Southern's strategic plan. They include:
- Scholarships
- Academic programs
- Athletics
- Lab and computer equipment
- Libraries
- Operating support
Endowments - can be established for something that has special meaning to our donors, or donors can contribute to an existing endowment of their choice. There are numerous opportunities to establish new named endowments, such as scholarships, professorships, and academic centers. Gifts to establish new endowments have specified minimum funding levels.
Planned Gifts - can be tailored to meet donors' financial circumstances, improve their tax situation, and meet their charitable intentions. (Click here for additional information.)
Named Gifts - are available for a variety of funding purposes. As the University moves forward with its capital improvement program, there will be numerous options for gifts with an associated naming opportunity.
Ways to Give
There are a number of ways you can make a gift to Southern, through the SCSU Foundation. Regardless of the method you choose, your gift will have an impact on our students, our campus, and the community at large.
Gifts of Cash - Cash gifts are the simplest and most common form of contribution. Checks should be made payable to the SCSU Foundation.
Mail your gift, made payable to SCSU FOUNDATION, to SCSU Development Office, P.O. Box 8658, New Haven CT 06531-0658. Credit card gifts can also be made by calling 203/392-5014 or, make a gift online.
Matching Gifts - Employers often offer a matching gift program that enables donors to leverage the value of their gift considerably--often doubling or tripling the impact of the gift. Participation usually entails completing a form or calling a "matching gift hot line." Consult your employer's human resources department for additional information.
Securities - Making a gift of stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, and other appreciated assets can be beneficial to both the donor and the university. The donor may realize significant tax savings while achieving personal satisfaction and positively impacting the Southern community. Gifts of appreciated assets should be transferred to the Foundation before they are liquidated.
Property Gifts - Donors can contribute a personal residence, land, or commercial or other property. The Foundation also accepts works of art, books, furnishings, and other non-cash items. Another special option is a retained life estate. In this situation, the donor deeds his home to Southern now but continues to reside there. The benefit is an immediate charitable deduction on his income tax and, after the death of the donor and survivors, the university takes possession of the property.
Life Insurance - Gifts of life insurance can be a very valuable contribution to the university. A policy can be given to Southern through the Foundation, which is named as the policy owner and beneficiary.
