Ways to Give

Online

Make a gift or pledge payment online via credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express). Making a gift online to Augustana is secure and private. Under our privacy policy, we do not sell personal information or use it for purposes other than the support of Augustana.

Mail 

Send a check payable to Augustana University to: 

Office of Advancement
Augustana University
2001 S. Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197

Phone

Call 605.274.5521 or 800.727.2844 to provide your credit card information over the phone.

If you are unable to make a larger, one-time gift, but would like to increase its impact, consider making it in smaller installments. A monthly or quarterly gift to Augustana is convenient and easy to set up, and many donors find that when their gift is divided over several months, they are able to give more than they might have originally thought possible. You can make your gift recurring until you cancel it.

A perpetual gift is:

• Cost-effective — eliminates administrative expenses, therefore, allocating more of your donation to Augustana programs.
• Convenient — the contribution is deducted automatically from the account of your choice, which means fewer reminders from us.
• Sustainable — spreading support over time is easier on your budget. Plus, it gives Augustana the security of a steady, reliable stream of support.

A gift of appreciated property (stocks, mutual funds or real estate) can be transferred to Augustana by your broker or investment advisor with the assistance of a member of the Office of Advancement staff.

To make a gift, contact the Office of Advancement.

Honorary and memorial gifts recognize others through gifts you make to Augustana University. Gifts made in memory or honor of a family member, faculty, student or friend are generous and thoughtful ways to remember a person's life and his or her accomplishments.

When a memorial gift is made to the Augustana Fund, we notify the honoree or his or her next of kin. We administer the honorary or memorial gift as the donor specifies.

Any form of gift, such as one made through the transfer of stocks or through an outright cash donation, may be given in honor or memory of someone.

To provide a gift in honor or memory of someone, please send your gift with a note specifying the honoree's name and address and/or contact information for his or her next of kin. An online gift can be made in honor or in memory of someone by simply indicating that intention on the donation form.

For more information about providing a gift in honor or memory of someone, contact gifts@augie.edu.

Matching gifts allow you to increase your contribution to the university at no additional cost to you. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees.

If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest. The impact of your gift to Augustana University may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.

Planned giving is an excellent way to leave a lasting legacy. Planned gifts include bequests through wills or living trusts, charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, gifts of life insurance, property deeded with life estate retained and charitable lead trusts.

Several planned giving options offer the benefit of a lifetime income in exchange for the gift asset, in addition to a sizable income tax deduction.

Combination Cash and Planned Gift | To provide current support and maximize giving potential, consider combining a cash or current asset gift with a planned gift.

Individuals who make planned gift arrangements become members of the Augustana Heritage Society.

To make a gift now, contact the Office of Advancement.

FreeWill

Augustana is delighted to partner with FreeWill in offering a free, secure resource to the Augustana community that enables you to write your will in under 20 minutes. If you don’t have a will, you can make it in less than 20 minutes using our free tool. Create your free will today!

If you've already included Augustana in your will, please let us know by filling out this form. If you have questions about FreeWill, please reference the FAQ page or contact Director of Development (Twin Cities) & Planned Giving Paul Rasmussen.

Endowed gifts provide a foundation for the financial stability of Augustana University. Interest earned through the endowment provide resources which support scholarships, faculty chairs, research and much more. Each endowment gift is invested to generate growth and income. Augustana utilizes an  annual distribution of 5% of the rolling 12 quarter average market value to support the university’s mission, operations and student scholarships. To fuel continued growth of the endowment, the remaining investment return is reinvested in the fund. The goal is to ensure that the fund maintains or increases its value over time, providing the programs supported with essential resources. A minimum gift of $25,000 will establish an endowed fund or scholarship at Augustana. Learn more.

Strong employee participation in one of the university's giving programs affords us the ability to tell other donors our story, demonstrates pride in our workplace and shows confidence in what we do. It helps support our success in winning future funds through grants and foundations and fosters a community seeking to invest in itself, each other and our mission.