University Development
| Ways to Give
Giving Opportunities — Gifts to SDSU can take the form of general support or be designated to support the college or program of your choice. General donations give the university the greatest flexibility to meet its most pressing needs and promising opportunities. If you wish to designate your gift to a specific program, department or priority, please indicate this when making your gift. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your options for giving, please call (619) 594-2874. Gifts of Cash — Donating cash is the simplest and most direct way to give to SDSU, and the contributions are fully deductible for individuals who itemize on their federal income tax return. Most alumni and friends participate in SDSU's Annual Fund with gifts of cash. These benefactors enjoy seeing the immediate results of their generosity through flourishing university programs, and they understand the importance of their annual support. Gifts can be made online, or by sending a check to The Campanile Foundation located at 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, California 92182-8045. Development officers are available in each of the academic areas of the university to assist you in determining the best way for you to give to the university. To find the right person in your area of interest, please see the development staff directory. For general questions about gifts, e-mail gifts@sdsu.edu and you will receive a prompt response. Gift Pledges — A pledge is a formal statement of your intention to make a gift to SDSU. It may be followed by an immediate gift, or may simply confirm your intention to make a gift in the future. Many donors choose to complete their gift pledge by making regular payments over a period of time, thereby allowing donors to give more generously than they may have originally considered. Whenever possible, The Campanile Foundation encourages full payment of pledges within five years of their original commitment. Online Giving — Now you can make a gift using your credit card through our secure Web site. Planned Giving — You may wish to retain an interest in your gift, such as the right to receive income from it, or give through your estate. Under certain circumstances, your gift may entitle you to tax benefits. Gifts to support SDSU may be made payable to The Campanile Foundation, a nonprofit, public benefit corporation that accepts and administers private support for the university. Click here for more information about planned giving. Named Gift Opportunities — SDSU is pleased to offer a wide range of commemorative gift alternatives for donors who wish to establish enduring tributes or permanent memorials to individuals, families or organizations. Memorial and Honor Gifts — Many opportunities exist to make gifts to the university in memory of honor of a loved one or a friend. These gifts are recognized in various facilities throughout our campus. Gifts of Endowment — A gift for endowment demonstrates your long-term commitment to the university. An endowment is a fund that is maintained in perpetuity, and only a portion of the annual investment return is used for the purposes specified by the donor. The rest of the investment yield is returned to the principle. Thus, over the years, the fund can grow, and hopefully, keep pace with inflation. Such endowments, which typically bear the name of the donor(s), reflect your interests and serve as an enduring testament to your generosity. Matching Gift Opportunities — Another method of increasing your gifts to the institution is through a corporate matching gift. As a benefit to its employees, companies “match” charitable donations to certain types of organizations, such as higher education. Depending on the company’s program, not only cash gifts, but also other gift types such as life insurance, deferred gifts, gifts-in-kind, securities and volunteer time may also be eligible for corporate matching. Gifts-in-Kind — Through gifts-in-kind, a donor can help the university strengthen its programs and improve its facilities so that we can offer the best possible educational experience to our students. A gift-in-kind is a tangible item or product, which once donated can either be used by the university or sold to an outside party (where proceeds are then applied to philanthropic programs). Unlike gifts of cash and securities, such gifts allow a donor to receive the benefit or charitable contribution without drawing on cash flow and cash reserves. They also provide the university substantial value. Giving Anonymously — Occasionally a donor wishes to make a gift anonymously or does not want to receive public recognition for a gift. You may request several levels of anonymity. If you desire complete anonymity, you may make a gift through a third party to ensure your name will not be tied to the contribution. If you simply want to avoid public notice of your gift, we will honor that wish by not printing your name in any published donor listings or news releases. Please advice us of your preferences or concerns; we will make every effort to honor your wishes. Donor Consent — The university is grateful for the support it receives from alumni, parents and friends. One of the ways we express our appreciation is by listing the name of the donors in various publications. If you do not want your name to appear in writing, please indicate your wish on the online donation form. Donations are processed through The Campanile Foundation, a nonprofit organization that manages the philanthropic assets of the university. Given its nonprofit status, most gifts qualify for a federal, and often state, income-tax charitable deduction. As with all financial considerations, we encourage you to discuss potential tax advantages and other implications of charitable giving with your attorney, tax advisor or financial consultant. |
