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Ways to Give

Every method below designates to the priority you select and is credited to the campaign.

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The direct path

A single gift or a recurring commitment, completed on Illinois Wesleyan's secure giving form. Every dollar designates to the priority you choose and is credited to the campaign.

Other ways to give

Choose the method that works best for you

Phone or Mail

Phone: Call the Advancement Office at 309-556-3091.

Mail: Checks can be made payable to Illinois Wesleyan University. Please indicate the gift designation in the memo line and mail to:

Illinois Wesleyan UniversityAdvancement OfficePO Box 2900Bloomington, IL 61702-2900

Donor advised fund (DAF)

Make a DAF gift through your DAF account portal by selecting Illinois Wesleyan University. Contact your bank with questions about how to make a DAF gift.

Stocks or securities

Gifts of appreciated stock can provide significant tax benefits. To receive the maximum benefit, transfer the stock directly rather than selling it first, and let us know the details of your transfer in advance.

Gift planning and estate gifts

Leave a legacy for future Titans in your will, trust, or other estate plans. Contact Jordan Fish at jfish2@iwu.edu or 309-556-3861 for more information.

Recurring gifts

Set up monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, or annual recurring credit card gifts for a simple way to sustain your support over time.

For any of these, the Advancement office will walk you through it: advancement@iwu.edu or (309) 556-3091.

Giving levels

Gift Clubs

  • Hearts Aflame Fellows

    $50,000+

  • Rev. Preston Wood Sr. Fellows

    $25,000-$49,000

  • Buck Family Fellows

    $10,000-$24,999

  • Phoenix Gates Society

    $5,000-$9,999

  • Hannah Shur Society

    $2,500-$4,999

  • Old North Society

    $1,000-$2,499

  • Aspiration Club

    $500-$999

  • John Wesley Powell Club

    $250-$499

  • Pineapple Club

    $100-$249