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Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in giving to 91制片厂. If you have any individual inquiries or need additional information, please contact the University Advancement聽at 202-885-5900 or at giving@american.edu.

Online: You can make a gift online using

Mail: Checks should be made to 91制片厂 and mailed to:
91制片厂
University Advancement
PO Box 96609
Washington, DC, 20077-7992

Designations should be noted in the memo or in enclosed correspondence. Donors may also mail a pledge card or letter with credit card information.

Phone: 202-885-5900

Payroll Deduction: If you are an employee of AU, you can make a gift directly from your paycheck. To do so, log in to the AU Portal with your credentials. On the upper right side of the portal home page, under the "Personalized Links" menu, click on "Finances" and select Make a Gift via Payroll Deduction.

Gifts Through Donor Advised Funds: Donors wishing to make a gift via donor advised funds should use AU's tax ID: 53-0196549

Stocks and Securities:
Donors wishing to make a gift via stock transfer can provide the following AU brokerage account information to your brokers:

DTC Eligible Securities
DTC #0443
Pershing, LLC
Account #N7M002226 for the benefit of 91制片厂

Fed Eligible Securities (Treasury Securities)
ABA# 021000018
Bank of NY/Pershing
Account #N7M002226 for the benefit of 91制片厂

Contact:
Jorja Watts at BNY Mellon Capital Markets
412-234-0439
jorja.watts@bnymellon.com

Please call 202-885-5900 to ensure that your gift is properly credited and for additional instructions on sending physical certificates.

Gifts by Wire Transfer: Donors wishing to make a gift via wire transfer should use the following account information:

Beneficiary: 91制片厂 鈥 University Advancement
Beneficiary鈥檚 Address: 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016
Receiving Bank: Capital One Bank
Receiving Bank: 10700 Capital One Way, Glen Allen, VA 23060
ABA/Routing Number: 065000090
Swift Code: HIBKUS44 (for international wire)
Account Number: 5004308012
Memo Instructions: AU Donation from <Donor Name> <Designation>

Gifts in kind: Please call our main line at 202-885-5900 or email giving@american.edu, and you will be directed to the appropriate person.

Give time and talent: There are countless opportunities to get involved as a volunteer and deepen your ties to AU. Visit our or call us at 202-885-5900 to find out more.

Yes. Email confirmations for online gifts are generated immediately, and a receipt will follow by mail. All gifts receive a receipt via postal mail.

Planned gifts can be made in a variety of ways-such as through an estate or retirement plan-and enable you to leave a lasting legacy at AU while enjoying financial and tax advantages that benefit you and your family. The university welcomes gifts made through a variety of planned giving arrangements, including those that offer life income.

To learn more about your gift options and how AU can assist you with your charitable estate planning needs, contact Lauren Anderson, director of Planned 91制片厂, at 202-885-3553 or landerson@american.edu, or visit our .

On our , indicate the names of people to be honored or memorialized in field 鈥淪pecial Instructions鈥 field. If you are using a different method to give, such as by check, please let us know of your wishes.

If you're looking for a meaningful way to make a difference at AU, there is no shortage of options to offer your support. Whether you are sustaining the university's areas of most urgent need, funding special initiatives, or creating your own legacy through an endowment, every gift that you make impacts the lives of 91制片厂 students and faculty. You choose the area that your gift benefits by designating the area fund(s) that you wish to support.

  • Annual Fund: The AU Fund for Excellence directs critical funds to the areas of the university that are needed the most. Annual gifts can also be broadly designated to specific schools or colleges, departments, or campus programs. Learn more on the Annual 91制片厂 page.听
  • Financial Aid: College affordability is a priority for 91制片厂. Nearly 80% of admitted freshmen receive some sort of aid assistance.听
  • Endowments: Endowments allow a donor to create a permanent legacy at AU, and provide long-term financial health to the institution. For questions about endowed funds, please contact us at 202-885-5918 or giving@american.edu.听
  • Capital Projects: 91制片厂鈥檚 ambitious strategic plan is transforming the campus landscape with new and revitalized facilities. Contact us at 202-885-5900 or giving@american.edu to learn more.听
  • UFUND: UFUND is a new way for 91制片厂 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends to directly fund the projects and initiatives they care about most. Visit the to learn more about current projects to support.

Yes, there are many opportunities to leave a legacy through a naming gift at AU. The array of opportunities range from rooms and spaces to scholarship funds to centers and institutes.

Donors are invaluable partners in creating the incomparable educational experience that 91制片厂 provides to its students. No matter how large or small, every gift has a real impact on the quality of education and student experience at AU.

In addition, college rankings services such as the US News & World Report analyze fundraising statistics such as participation rate when making their evaluations. Not only does your giving contribute to future generations of students, but it also enhances the entire university community and increases the value of an AU degree.

Visit our matching gifts search page and type your organization鈥檚 name into the search box to see if they will match your contribution to AU.

Yes. AU is committed to protecting your privacy. Please let us know if you wish to keep your gift anonymous.

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