Ways to Give

Thank you for considering a gift to Denison. We are proud of our college’s record of conservative financial management and careful stewardship of the resources provided by our donors. There are several ways to give, and we would be happy to work with you to create a legacy that reflects your values.


Gifts at a Glance

MAKE A GIFT ONLINE

It’s secure, it’s easy, and you’re going to feel great when you make your monthly or one-time gift online right now with your credit or debit card. This is the fastest way to get vital financial resources to the students, faculty, and programs that need them.

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GIFTS BY CHECK AND CASH

Please note that we have implemented a secure bank lockbox system to receive checks by mail. This procedure has become an industry best practice that protects your sensitive personal information. Park National Bank’s lockbox is located at its processing center in nearby Mount Vernon, Ohio. Our lockbox is accessible only to select Denison staff members and Park National Bank officials.

Send your personal or certified check by mail, payable to Denison University, to our secure Park National Bank lockbox in Mount Vernon at:

DENISON UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 2007
MOUNT VERNON OH 43050-7207


We do not recommend sending cash by mail. If you wish to make a cash gift, please visit our Office of Donor Relations during weekday business hours in Doane Administration, located on campus at 100 West Loop in Granville.

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GIFTS OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES

Stock or mutual funds with large unrealized profits (long-term capital gains) make great gift options to benefit Denison. The profit on your securities will escape taxation and your charitable deduction will be the full market value of your investment so long as the security has been held for more than one year.

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GIFTS OF REAL ESTATE

Want to benefit Denison without touching your bank account? Consider gifting your personal residence, vacation home, farm, commercial property or undeveloped land.

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FOUNDATION & CORPORATE GIVING

We build mutually beneficial relationships, connecting private foundations and corporations with faculty and staff conducting vital research relevant to the mission of the college.

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HONOR & MEMORIAL GIFTS

Honor the memory of a family member, friend, or beloved faculty member with a memorial gift to Denison in their name. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate and continue a loved one’s legacy, while helping the next generation of Denisonians.

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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

While Denison does not sponsor a donor-advised fund (DAF), it is a qualified non-profit to receive grants from DAFs. Recommending your DAF provider direct a grant to Denison is a wonderful way to make an impact at the university.

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GIFT PLANNING

Deferred, non-cash, and complex gift solutions allow you to maximize your charitable impact at Denison while meeting your overall financial and philanthropic goals. They can take many forms (including through a will, living trust, or beneficiary designation), and there are even options that provide income to yourself or those close to you.

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MATCHING GIFTS

Would you like to double the impact of your giving to Denison? Ask your employer if they have a matching gift program. You also can search our matching gift database for your company.

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CRYPTOCURRENCY

Cryptocurrency with large unrealized profits (long-term capital gains) make great gift options to benefit your preferred Denison designation(s). Your gain will escape taxation and your charitable deduction will be the full market value of your crypto as long as you’ve held it for more than one year.

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FACULTY & STAFF GIVING

As a Denison employee, you are what makes our college the supportive and engaging a community that others try to replicate. Your contributions — wherever, however, you make a the difference — are what unlock our students’ potential.

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GIVE EVERY MONTH

When you become a Denison GEM, your gift is divided into manageable monthly increments that are charged automatically to your credit or debit card. This allows you to maximize the impact of your giving to the college while avoiding a large, one-time charge. As a Denison GEM, you’ll receive benefits all year long.

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