Dukes Court Athletic Association

Methods of Contributing:

There are several ways for you to contribute.

Cash Gifts - This is the easiest and most direct way to help the athletics program. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Duquesne University.

Credit Cards - Gifts may be made using MasterCard, VISA or Discover.

Securities - Donors may contribute stock and other publicly traded securities without realizing capital gain and still take a tax deduction for the full fair-market value on the date the gift is made.

Property - The University will consider gifts of real estate and personal property. If accepted, they must be transferred by deed or other legal document and may provide a tax benefit to the donor.

Deferred Gifts* - Donors may also elect to plan now for a future gift. These gifts include life insurance, trusts and bequests.

Life Income Gifts* - Charitable Trusts, Pooled Income Funds and Charitable gift Annuities are several ways a donor can make a gift to Duquesne athletics and retain income for a fixed period of time or for life. The tax consequences of such a gift are significant and the ultimate benefit to the University could be substantial.

Memorial Gifts - In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in memory of loved ones or friends.

Matching Gifts - Over 1,000 companies offer matching gift programs that include provisions to match employees' contributions. You will be credited with the total amount of the combined gift for donor club purposes. Please contact your company's, or your spouse's, human resources/personnel office to determine if they will match your contribution to the Dukes Court Athletic Association. They will provide you with the appropriate matching gift form to send us with your contribution.

*Professional assistance is available through the Planned Giving Office at Duquesne University by calling (412) 396-4272.