Opportunities to Give
The Art of Giving . . .Choosing a cause to support expresses your deepest values and reflects your vision of the world and of yourself. When you make a gift to the College of Fine and Applied Arts, we want to make sure it reflects your vision. Whether you consider giving an unrestricted gift to be used where the need is greatest, or you want to support a program in the college you can be sure that we will steward your gift in a way the best reflects your intention. You might endow a faculty chair or a student scholarship or fund the purchase of new equipment for your unit of graduation. But wherever you direct your gift, you’ll be helping FAA make an impact on students, on the community, on the world.
FAA Annual FundOur college receives numerous gifts each year through Annual Funds. These gifts help us provide invaluable student scholarships, help us seek out and retain the best faculty, allow us to bring in professionals in every field to this campus. It doesn’t stop there: this fund allows us to improve classroom and studio technologies while funding the research critical to each discipline. The Annual Fund meets the needs of current use so that the college can focus on the future of the Arts at Illinois. Annual Funds provide support which is not offered through the state. This allows it to be accessed for immediate use by the discretion of the dean. The provides the means by which the college can provide financial support that is both immediate and timely for students, faculty and programming. The gift, no matter the size, may be designated to the college, its units or any program by the donor. It also allows donors give to an area for which they feel will have the most personal meaning. Matching gifts through corporate programs often allow the gift to grow exponentially. The Chancellor’s Circle is the campus’ recognition society for annual giving for donors of $2,500 or more. Make your gift online now! All annual gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information about the FAA Annual Fund or the Annual Fund of the College Units, contact the Office of Advancement at (217) 333-1661. TOPUnrestricted GiftsA gift to our college and its units provides the flexibility to create new opportunities for the college to intensify their vision of new programs and offerings that could not be realized without such funding. It will allow Fine and Applied Arts to move forward to achieve singular programming and state-of-the-art advancements, while securing current efforts. It also offers immediate use dollars for unexpected financial need. Making an unrestricted gift will allow the college or your graduation unit to apply your gift where your gift will have the most impact. Your unrestricted gift might support: * Student Scholarships Fellowships for graduate students Consider an unrestricted gift which can make an immediate impact. Make your gift online now! For more information about unrestricted giving, please contact the Office of Advancement at (217) 333-1331. TOPEndowed GiftsWhen you believe strongly in something you want to make an impact that lasts forever. An endowment is a gift that endures. Gifts of this nature and size allow the University to invest which will result in interest income. While the endowment’s principal remains untouched, the annual returns fund an array of campus-wide activities and programs, including distinguished chairs and professorships and student scholarships. Your endowment will continue to grow and make a difference with each passing year. Endowed ScholarshipsEndowed scholarships help the University of Illinois fulfill its mission of providing a world-class education to all qualified students, regardless of financial considerations. You may support the education of one student by establishing a new, named scholarship endowment or establish a Presidential Endowed Scholarship, a high-profile award program that attracts the best and brightest students. Other options include contributing to an existing endowment or making a non-endowed scholarship gift. The minimum gift amount to endow a scholarship is $25,000. Endowed Chairs & ProfessorshipsAn endowed chair or professorship is an exceptional honor. This type of gift allows the college to recognize and celebrate faculty who are truly one of our most valuable assets. Endowed positions are an important tool for recruiting and retaining exceptional faculty. Donors may establish and name a professorship or chair in FAA units or contribute to an existing chair or professorship. Professorships can be endowed for a minimum gift of $250,000 and chairs for a minimum of $1,000,000. Make your gift online now! For more information on endowments to support faculty, please contact Roger Laremee at (217) 333-1661. TOPCollege Departments & SchoolsWhen you make a gift to the Fine and Applied Arts, you may direct it to a specific unit of study or to a program that is of the greatest interest to you. Our departments and programs have a wide range of fundraising initiatives, from enhanced facilities to scholarships, from programs to faculty support. You may give an unrestricted gift or support to a specific initiative within a college or program. No matter the designation, your gift will make an important difference. Browse a listing of FAA Units for more information about our Units and programs. TOPGifts in Memory or CelebrationOne of the greatest ways to honor a person, in grief or in celebration, is to give a gift in their memory. Our college welcomes gifts made in memory or in honor of special individuals. A memorial or celebratory gift can be unrestricted or you can designate your gift to a particular college or program. You may consider establishing an endowed fund, such as a scholarship or professorship that will carry the name of the person you choose to honor. Make your gift online now! For more information about gifts in memory or celebration, please contact the FAA Office of Advancement. TOP |
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