Ways to Give
Donor support helps us provide scholarships, attract talented students and faculty, and support teaching and learning in engaging and academically rigorous environments. Your generosity benefits current students and underscores the value of a Stetson University degree. Gifts can be made in the following ways:
- Credit Card
- Check
- Payroll Deduction
- ACH and Wire Transfers
- Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds
- Real Estate
- Will or Trust
- IRAs
- Life Insurance
- Gift Annuities
- Donor Advised Funds
- Matching Gifts
CREDIT CARD
Making an online gift is easy, convenient, and secure. After making your online gift, you will receive an email confirmation.
MAKE AN ONLINE GIFT
CHECK
Send your check made payable to Stetson University to:
Office of Development
Stetson University
421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8286
DeLand, FL 32723
Please indicate on your check if you would like to apply it to a specific program, department, or project.
Recurring Giving
Recurring giving is simple, flexible, and impactful. By making a monthly gift at a level that’s meaningful to you, you can directly support today’s students. Donors who give $18.83 or more per month will also receive special perks, including a student-designed magnet at the end of the fiscal year (June 30).
How to Set Up Your Recurring Gift
- Select “Recurring donation.”
- Indicate the amount of your gift.
- Choose your gift frequency (monthly, quarterly, or annually) and select the day of the month you’d like your gift to be processed.
ACH and wire transfers
Stetson University gladly accepts ACH (Automated Clearing House) and wire transfers.
ACH Payments
For accurate and timely processing of ACH transactions, it is important to ensure the following is correct:
- Bank routing number: 267084131
- Account Number: 321258060
- Account Name: EFT Master
Wire Transfers
You can send gifts to Stetson University directly via wire transfer. Please use the instruction sheet below to complete these transfers.
Wire Transfer Instructions
STOCKS, BONDS AND MUTUAL FUNDS
Contributing highly appreciated securities with low basis to Stetson University could help you save on taxes and avoid capital gains. For more information, read the stock transfer procedures document below, or call Lisa Marchi at 386-822-7464.
Stock Transfer Procedures
REAL STATE
A charitable gift of real estate is accorded special treatment that make it an ideal gift property for you. Some of the potential benefits include reduced income taxes, reduced estate taxes, avoidance of capital gains, increased income for life and continued use of the property.
GIFT PLANNING
WILL OR TRUST
Through a will or trust, you can plan for a future gift to Stetson University while also ensuring your loved ones will also receive benefits.
Charitable Lead Trust
With a charitable lead trust, you can donate to Stetson University, receive an immediate tax deduction and then pass your assets to your heirs at reduced tax rates.
For more information, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 386-822-7461, or visit their website.
GIFT PLANNING
IRA
IRAs are a popular way of making gifts to Stetson University. Please read the instruction sheet below for instructions on how to electronically transfer an IRA Charitable Rollover.
IRA TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS
Life Insurance
If you have a life insurance policy you no longer need, you can transfer ownership of the policy to support our mission. If you choose to keep your policy but want to make a future gift, you can do so by naming Stetson University as a beneficiary.
For more information, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 386-822-7461, or visit their website.
Gift Planning
GIFT ANNUITIES
Charitable gift annuities can help you maintain your current lifestyle and increase your financial security. In addition to fixed income for life and immediate tax benefits, you will benefit scholarship.
For more information, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 386-822-7461, or visit their website.
GIFT PLANNING
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Donor-advised funds let you decide which area of scholarship you want to fund. If you plan to use a donor-advised fund to make your gift, please talk to one of our gift planning team members.
For more information, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 386-822-7461, or visit their website.
GIFT PLANNING
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Click below to find out whether your company has a matching gift policy.
Matching Gifts
EMPLOYEE PAYROLL DEDUCTION (STETSON UNIVERSITY)
Stetson University faculty and staff may set up a recurring automatic payroll deduction gift to the university. This option is not available for non-Stetson University employees.
ENROLLMENT FORM