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Annual Fund > Frequently Asked
Questions
| Why has Nebraska Wesleyan begun to accept gifts online? |
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Nebraska Wesleyan accepts online gifts
for your convenience. We know that not everyone has time
for phone-a-thon calls and filling out paper forms that
come in the mail. The online option allows you to make
a gift when it is convenient for you. |
| What is
the Annual Fund? |
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The Annual Fund comprises regular gifts
from alumni, parents, businesses, faculty, staff, and
friends of the University. These gifts typically are renewed
or updated on an annual basis, hence the name "Annual
Fund." Gifts to the Annual Fund support academic
and need-based student scholarships. Finally, monies received
through the Annual Fund are expended in the same academic
year in which they are raised. |
| What will
my gift support today? |
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Your gift will positively impact the
life of a Nebraska Wesleyan student today. Unless you
indicate otherwise, your gift to the Annual Fund will
be used in support of scholarships. You may also specifically
direct your gift to academic programs or faculty development.
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| Do I have to pay my entire donation amount today, or can I do it over time throughout this next year? |
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You may make payments to your annual
fund gift anytime during the annual fundraising year (June
1, 2006 — May 31, 2007). You can even ask us to send
you reminders any month during the fundraising year. |
| When I submit a credit card donation, will it be billed to my account that same day? |
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More than likely your credit card will be billed within one to two weeks from the date you submit an online donation. |
| How does the University
recognize individuals who make gifts to the Annual Fund? |
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Each year your gift is listed as part
of a specific donor club level in our Annual Report, which
mails to all our alumni, friends, and contributors in
late December. We also ask that all individuals that graciously
give to our annual fundraising campaign celebrate with
us at Wesleyan Weekend, which is the annual reunion, homecoming,
and parents' celebration. |
| Is it safe to give my gift online? |
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Our site is completely safe for secure
transfers of personal information, such as credit card
and address information. Nebraska Wesleyan University
has taken all steps necessary to ensure this safety. |
| What if I want to give
an additional gift that isn't considered an Annual Fund
gift? |
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Please contact Linda Birkes-Lance at lbirkesl@nebrwesleyan.edu
or 1.800.541.3818 ext. 2127. Wesleyan has many other exciting
projects that could use your additional support. |
| How do I donate via check online? |
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Fill out the form under the "Donate"
section of the site. Under the "Payment Type"
button select "check." After you have submitted
the online form, print a copy of what you have submitted
and mail the printout, along with your check, to Linda
Birkes-Lance, University Advancement, Nebraska Wesleyan University,
5000 Saint Paul Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. |
| What is a "matching gift"? |
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Many employers encourage their employees
to donate to worthwhile charities by offering to match
any charitable gift. Check with your employer to see this
option is available to you. |
| Can I make a gift online if it is part of a matching gift program? |
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Yes, just fill out the form under the
"Donate" section of the site, making sure to
select "yes" in the box under "Matching
Gift Information." After you have submitted the online
form, print a copy of what you have submitted and also
include your company's matching gift form along with your
gift to Linda Birkes-Lance, University Advancement, Nebraska
Wesleyan University, 5000 Saint Paul Avenue, Lincoln,
NE 68504. |
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