Your generous support for Giving Day will provide scholarships, research funding, and essential program resources. Together, let's create a brighter future for our community.
FAQs for FAU Giving Day 2024
1. How do I make gifts on Florida Atlantic’s Giving Day?
To make a gift on Giving Day, simply visit this page and click on the “Give Now” button. Next, select your fund designation, gift amount and enter your payment information.
2. What forms of payment are accepted for donations?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, and Venmo. If paying by check, please write “Giving Day” in the memo along with the fund name you are supporting. All payment options are securely processed to ensure the safety of your information.
3. What if I don’t see the fund I want to support?
The featured funds for Giving Day 2024 represent a diverse range of initiatives featuring scholarships, faculty research, and programs. We encourage you to explore the funding options available by clicking on a thumbnail on the www.fau.edu/givingday page.
4. Can I donate to multiple funds on Giving Day?
Yes. If you wish to support multiple funds, you can do so by creating a separate transaction for each fund. Donations cannot be split between multiple funds in a single transaction.
5. Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Donations are tax-deductible. After making your gift, you will receive a confirmation email that serves as your receipt for tax purposes.
6. Can I make a recurring donation on Giving Day?
Yes. You can make a recurring donation by clicking here and marking the box noting that you would like to make your donation recurring.
7. If I am a faculty or staff member at Florida Atlantic, can I sign up for a payroll deduction on Giving Day?
Yes. You can register for payroll deduction by clicking here. Only new payroll deductions activated will apply to Giving Day’s fundraising total.
8. Is there a minimum donation for Giving Day?
Our suggested donation amount starts at $5. Donation amounts are offered for your convenience, but you can also enter a custom donation under the “Other” section that is greater than $5. Every donation makes a difference in supporting our mission and initiatives.
Donation Match
$500 per donor up to $10,000
Match Complete!
For The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program
Offered by Andrew Queen
Donation Challenge
$500 if 25 donors give in the next 20 days
Challenge Complete!
For Student Alumni Association Programs
Offered by Ryan Moran
Donation Challenge
$200 if 20 donors give in the next 20 days
Challenge Complete!
For Florida Atlantic Alumni donors who gave to Student Alumni Association Programs
Offered by Sherry Bees
Donation Match
$2 per $1 donated up to $500
Match Complete!
For Student Alumni Association Programs
Offered by Craig Winograd
Donation Match
$2 per $1 donated up to $250
Match Complete!
For Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Fund
Offered by Aryeh and Jessica Lehrer
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $90,000
Match Complete!
For A.D. Henderson/FAU High Annual Fund
Offered by Anonymous
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $10,000
Match Complete!
For Transcend Tomorrow - Scholarships and Student Success Fund
Offered by Ingrid and Brian Poulin
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $1,961
Match Complete!
For Student Alumni Association Programs
Offered by Florida Atlantic Alumni Association Board Match Gift
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $1,000
Match Complete!
For Science General Fund
Offered by Dr. Valery Forbes
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $600
Match Complete!
For FAU Libraries
Offered by Dr. Linda Marie Golian-Lui
