Q. How do I make a gift to support the University of Delaware?
A. There are a variety of ways to make a gift to support the University. You can make gifts of cash, stock or, in some cases, real estate. You can make gifts through trust funds, or through bequests. For detailed information on giving, click the Bright Ideas button or contact our office at (302) 831-2104. If you want to make a gift or pledge right now while you are online, click the Make a Gift button.

Q. How much of my contribution will reach the area I want to support?
A. One hundred percent of the money you give to the University reaches the college, department or program you want to support.

Q. What is the Campaign for Delaware?
A. The Campaign for Delaware is the first comprehensive fund-raising effort in the history of the University of Delaware. Its goal is to raise $225 million in five years, ending in 2003, to support scholarships, fellowships, professorships, equipment modernization, discovery learning initiatives and capital projects. For more information, click the Campaign for Delaware button.

Q. Why does the University of Delaware need my small check when it is receiving large contributions, such as the $25 million donated recently by MBNA America?
A. The Campaign for Delaware is not just about money. While it is true that fresh funding is essential to the University as it strives to reach news levels of excellence, the Campaign is also about reaching out and encouraging participation in the life of the institution by a larger number of alumni. A far-reaching goal of the Campaign is to develop a wider appreciation of the value of philanthropy. A practical goal is to increase the percentage of alumni who give – be that gift for $5 or $5,000 – because many national surveys base their rankings of colleges and universities, in part, on that percentage. It is viewed as a measure of alumni satisfaction. The higher the percentage of alumni who give, the higher the ranking, and the more valuable your diploma.