Cash, Check or Credit Card
Giving by cash, check or credit card is the simplest way to make a gift to
Benedictine University. The University accepts credit card gifts made through
Visa, Discover and MasterCard.
- Online Donation:
Credit card and checking/savings contributions can be made
online through our secure Website. Please click the "Donate Here"
button to proceed to the secure donation site.
- By Mail:
Checks should be made payable to Benedictine University and mailed to:
Benedictine University
Lownik Hall - Advancement Services
5700 College Road
Lisle, Illinois 60532
- By Phone:
Contact the Advancement Services at (630) 829-6096
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Annual Fund
The Benedictine University's Annual Fund is a program for soliciting ongoing
support for Benedictine's programs and students. The funds donated by our alumni,
friends and parents help to cover a portion of the true cost of a Benedictine
education, making up the difference between tuition revenue and the actual expense.
These funds are generally directed to the unrestricted fund (unless the donor
requests the dollars to be put in a specific area) of the University relieving
the burden on tuition and assisting with Benedictine's daily needs. In this
way, we can help to keep tuition costs down and an invaluable Benedictine University
education within the reach of those who want it.
For more information call
Jill Poskin at (630) 829-6366 or e-mail jposkin@ben.edu.
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Matching Gifts
Double or even triple your gift to Benedictine University! More than a thousand
companies offer varying levels of corporate match for their employees' philanthropic
interests. Best of all, you are recognized for the full amount of your own gift
plus any resulting corporate match. If you company is eligible, request a matching
gift form from your employer (human resource department), and send it completed
and signed with your gift. We will do the rest. The impact of your gift to the
University may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies match gifts made
by retirees and/or spouses as well.
For more information call
Cathy Wokas at (630) 829-6096 or e-mail cwokas@ben.edu.
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President's Society
A President's Society is any individual or corporation who gives a minimum
of $1,000 in a fiscal year. Gifts can be cash, securities, real estate, or real
property and can support any program at Benedictine University. Employer's matching
gifts to individuals or couples counts toward the $1,000 minimum donation to
become a President's Associate.
To realize our mission of transmitting the Catholic and Benedictine educational
tradition to its students, the University must continue to provide a state-of-the-art
facility staffed by the best faculty and staff available. We must do this while
keeping tuition affordable.
When you support Benedictine University, we know it is because you believe
in our mission and vision to meet the educational needs of today's students.
For more information on becoming a President's Society, call Judy Gavlin
at (630) 829-6072 or e-mail jgavlin@ben.edu.
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Gifts in Kind
Benedictine University appreciates whenever someone considers making any type
of gift. A gift in kind is a gift that may be one of personal property (other
than real estate) or a donation of time, talent, and effort.
Personal Property
Outright gifts of artwork, automobiles, or other assets are considered on
a case-by-case basis. In most instances, the gifts are tax-deductible at the
full current market value and if the assets have appreciated in value, you
may avoid the capital gains taxes.
Many time people have generous donation of gifts that can be readily used
by Benedictine University. For example, one person gave a car, which had only
25,000 miles on it. The car is now used by our Admissions Department for visiting
prospective students at local and non-local high schools. Others have given
us relatively new office furniture, and a photocopier. If you have a gift
that you feel confident we would be able to use, let us know!
Time, Talent and Effort
People may want to support Benedictine University, but cannot do so financially.
Instead, they may be able to offer professional services or unskilled labor.
If you are interested in donating your time and effort, call the Advancement
Department and we will be able to help direct you to the department related
to your offer. (By IRS rules, donations of professional services related to
your own profession, are not tax-deductible.)
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Corporate and Foundation
The Office of Corporate and Foundation works to identify and develop opportunities
for companies to support, through gifts and grants, Benedictine's priorities
which align with the business' own interests. Events such as our world-class
speaker series have been made possible through corporate donations.
Benedictine University understands that developing a strong partnership requires
an elevated level of trust, focusing on benefits and outcomes that are inclusive
of both the company's and the University's objectives.
The connection between a university and the corporate and foundation communities
benefits all involved. Some ways that your organization can get involved:
- Gifts in Kind for Educare Ball or the Golf Outing
- Mentoring of students by professionals in their chosen fields
- Naming a new or existing space on campus
- Perpetuate the company name by endowing a professorship
- Participating in career fairs for juniors and seniors
- Sponsoring programs or events on campus
We invite you to support the work of Benedictine University through your business
or foundation. For more information on becoming a corporate or foundation partner,
please call Denise West at (630) 829-6027 or e-mail dwest@ben.edu.
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Alumni Relations
The Benedictine Alumni Association welcomes you back home. With the alumni
scattered across the globe, we want to stay in touch with you and you with us.
The achievements of the Benedictine alumni are astonishing. From physicians
to attorneys to corporate executives to clergy to scientists to engineers, the
list continues to grow each year. We want to learn all about you and where your
life experiences have taken you and where you are now.
We also want you to come back and visit us and experience the growth and changes
this campus has gone through in the last few years. You will be amazed at what
you will see.
We encourage you to stay in touch with us by contacting Julie Nelligan in the Alumni
Office at (630) 829-6077 or e-mail jnelligan@ben.edu.
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For more information contact Advancement Services:
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Benedictine University
Lownik Hall - Advancement Services
5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532 |
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(630) 829-6096
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fax |
(630) 969-1448
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hours |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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