What if I am experiencing an error on the donation page?
Please delete symbols such as # and & (for example, Apt #31). We have found that this "fixes" most of the processing problems. If your gift form still is not working, please call us directly at (408) 408-554-4400.
How does a donor or gift count towards a challenge gift?
A donor is counted as each individual email address linked to a transaction. A gift is counted as an individual transaction made to a specific area.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. Santa Clara is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (SCU’s Tax ID is: 94-1156617). You will receive an email confirmation as your receipt for tax purposes, and your gift may be eligible for tax-deduction based on your personal tax bracket and other circumstances.
My company offers matching gifts, can they count for Day of Giving?
Yes! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please click here. Matching gifts will count towards the Day of Giving total once they have been received.
How can I make sure my gift counts on SCU's Day of Giving?
On April 6th, you can make your gift in one of two ways:
1. Online at givingday.scu.edu (click Give Now), between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. PST.
2. By phone at 408.554.4400, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST.
If you need assistance making your gift, call 408.554.4400 between now and April 6th, or email us at giving@scu.edu.
If you would like to make your gift by check, it must arrive no later than April 6th. Write "Day of Giving" and the fund(s) you want to support in the memo section. Make your check payable to Santa Clara University, and mail it to:
Santa Clara University
Development Office
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053-1400
Where does my gift go?
One hundred percent of your gift goes directly where you choose it to go: your college, school, or department; your favorite program; to a scholarship; or to Athletics—whatever matters most to you.
Does my gift count toward my undergraduate reunion class campaign totals?
If you are in the undergraduate classes of 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017 then YES. All gifts to all areas of campus made by classmates between January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022 will be counted towards the 2022 reunion campaigns.
How can I get more information?
Email giving@scu.edu or call 408-554-4400.
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