GivingShow the World

The Show the World comprehensive campaign will generate $225 million in gifts for Gustavus.

You may make a gift to Gustavus Adolphus College through a current gift, a planned gift, or a combination thereof. The advancement team can answer questions about planning your philanthropic support of Gustavus.

Cash

Make a gift by check or credit card

Sustained Giving Through Your Credit Card

Choose the amount, frequency, and designation—we do the rest

Pledges

Pledge one gift or several payments over coming years

Donor-Advised Funds

Make a grant from your charitable account

Securities/Stocks

Make a direct transfer of appreciated securities or send certificates; can provide greater tax advantage than cash gifts

Property

Donate real property, personal property, intellectual property, and more

Planned Gifts

Include bequests, beneficiary designations on retirement funds, and life insurance, to name a few; customizable to your retirement and estate plans

IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution

If you are over 70-1/2, you may transfer an amount from your IRA; can count toward your required minimum distribution.