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Formerly Partners in Annual Giving, the St. Olaf Fund is a flexible, donor-centric approach to fundraising for current support. Annual gifts enhance the college’s priorities and, if desired, may be directed to enrich particular programs, departments, or initiatives.
In 2010, a group of dedicated alumni formed The St. Olaf Fund Board. They are working with over 500 volunteers to continue and enhance the St. Olaf culture of stewardship.
What is Annual Giving?
Annual giving is just that: gifts to St. Olaf made annually and spent within one fiscal year which runs June 1 - May 31.
How are gifts to The St. Olaf Fund used?
For every dollar received:
$.44 Instruction, international studies scholarships.
$.22 Financial aid; academic scholarships.
$.15 Institutional overhead, maintenance.
$.11 Academic support; libraries; computer labs.
$.08 Augmenting student life.
Why does every gift matter?
All gifts to The St. Olaf Fund - regardless of size - are a statement of support for the St. Olaf mission and the continued financial health of the college. Each gift enhances the St. Olaf experience and sets a foundation for students to lead grace-filled, values-driven lives.
Why does the percentage of alumni giving matter?
Participation in the annual fund is a strong indication of alumni satisfaction. Your gift says to current Oles and other constituencies that you value your St. Olaf experience and believe in its mission to educate students to live lives of worth and service.
Options for Giving
| Give Online Use your credit card, checking, or savings account |
| Give by phone Speak with a staff member |
| Give by mail Send a check payable to St. Olaf College |
| Sustaining St. Olaf Sustain the college with monthly gifts |
| Give a gift of stock Give appreciated securities |
| Give from your IRA The charitable IRA legislation is back |
| Give through a planned gift Include St. Olaf College as part of your estate |
| Give with a company match Search to find out if you're eligible |
| Payroll deduction Automatic giving for St. Olaf faculty and staff |
