Ways to give to the University
There are many ways to assist the University of Melbourne through your giving.
Types of Gifts
The following are common methods people choose to make gifts. Please contact the Advancement Office for additional ways to give.
- Cash Gifts - Outright cash gifts can be made via credit card at our online secure site or through cheques or credit card via fax or mail (download Giving Form), via electronic funds transfer, or wire transfer. These gifts are often made through the University Fund annual appeal, but are welcome at any time of year.
- Cultural Gifts - including personal property such as rare books, works of art, valuable collectibles and tangible items of demonstrated value.
- Pledges - The University of Melbourne welcomes your gift through a pledge - a formal statement of intention to make a gift, at intervals convenient to the donor. A pledge often allows donors to make a more generous gift through payments over time.
- Major Gifts - In addition to your annual support, you may also choose to make a special gift to a particular initiative, such as an endowment to support a specified area in perpetuity. These gifts are usually substantial in size (from $25,000 upwards) and demonstrate far-sighted commitment to the University of Melbourne and its leadership.
- Bequests - By including the University of Melbourne in your will, you can pass on support from your remaining estate. We encourage those who include the University in their will to inform the Advancement Office so such support can be acknowledged and recognised during their lifetime.
- Matching Gifts - Many corporations promote their employees' philanthropy by matching their donations. Talk to your human resources department to see if your gift's impact can be multiplied.
The University is a certified Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), and all gifts to the University of $2.00 or more are tax deductible for Australian tax purposes.
Please contact the Advancement Office for more information. All enquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
