Giving

Advancement

A COMMUNITY UNITED IN GIVING

Gustavus is supported by a generous community of alumni, parents, and friends. Your gifts help the College fulfill its mission — preparing students for lives of leadership and service.

Whether you choose to support the Gustavus Fund, campus improvements, student scholarships, or faculty development, know that your gift will be used carefully and conscientiously to advance academic excellence.

Jon Kietzer

Although I was never a student at Gustavus, I have been a fan for years.

WHY I GIVE:Jon Kietzer

WAYS TO GIVE

PHILANTHROPY TAKES MANY FORMS

More than 60 percent of people who donate say they would like to give more. One of their biggest concerns is how to fit increased giving within their personal finances. Our gift planners can help maximize your philanthropy by guiding you through the different ways to give. From a direct online gift to a distribution from your IRA, from a gift of real estate to a transfer of appreciated stock, charitable giving can take many forms. Each has its advantages for Gustavus and for you.

After decades of remarkable achievements Gustavus Adolphus College is moving boldly into the future and sharing it with the world.

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GUSTAVUS FUND

GIVING THAT DRIVES THE COLLEGE

The Gustavus Fund is the annual pool of gifts that sustains the College’s mission-driven work. Built up through the collective generosity of the entire community, the Gustavus Fund supports every area of the College. Your gifts are put to work immediately — right where they are needed most — to support today’s Gusties.

Make your gift today to the Gustavus Fund

Gus the Lion with a student.
Kaela Poepping Cusack ’05

Now I am able to give more, and my company kicks in with a match.

WHY I GIVE:Kaela Poepping Cusack ’05

PLANNED GIVING

CREATE A LEGACY OF PHILANTHROPY

Just as accountants and financial planners help manage your money, gift planners can provide expert advice on how to maximize your future giving. A planned gift in your estate or retirement plan will establish a legacy of charitable giving. The options are varied — with many providing reliable income to you as well as a promised gift to Gustavus.

Learn more about Planned Giving

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Logan Boese’16

IT MIGHT SOUND UNUSUAL, A 26–YEAR-OLD PUTTING HIS ALMA MATER IN HIS ESTATE PLAN.

WHY I GIVE:Logan Boese ’16

ENDOWMENT

YOUR GIFT TO FUTURE GUSTIES

Gifts to the endowment ensure the long-term financial stability of Gustavus. Endowment funds provide direct support for scholarships, student research, professorships, sports teams, music ensembles, and marquee events like the Nobel Conference and Christmas in Christ Chapel. And because these funds generate revenue year after year, they provide a strong foundation for the College far into the future.

Learn about our endowment priorities

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Gustavus Giving Societies

No matter where you give, we are grateful for your generosity and your vote of confidence in Gustavus Adolphus College. Your philanthropy makes a difference and we want to celebrate your gifts.

Learn about giving societies

SCHOLARSHIPS

SUPPORT FOR DESERVING GUSTIES

Scholarship support fuels research, supports the fine arts, and promotes learning beyond the classroom. Your gifts enable the College to recruit and retain exceptional, deserving students who enhance our academic setting. Scholarship support increases the socioeconomic diversity of our student body and makes Gustavus accessible to all who are academically prepared.

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