Giving to AUM
Thank you for wanting to give to Auburn University at Montgomery. All gifts go through the AU Foundation. Give online today, and please make sure that you select Auburn Montgomery as your gift designation. If you have questions, call us at 334-244-3369.
Chancellor’s Society: $1,000 - $24,999
The Chancellor’s Society, named in honor of the chancellors who have guided the university to its present distinction, was established in 1982.
The Chancellor’s Society was the first donor recognition group established at Auburn Montgomery and remains the largest.
Donors at this level have an opportunity to remain connected to the university and are invited to attend a special event yearly as our way of saying thank you. This annual event provides an opportunity for donors to become better acquainted with Auburn Montgomery’s leadership and students socialize with others who support the university and enjoy the campus.
Pledges at this level must be fulfilled over a period not exceeding five years to sustain membership. A minimum annual contribution of $1,000 is required.
1967 Society: Cumulative Gift of $25,000 - $99,000
The 1967 Society, named for the year in which Auburn University at Montgomery was established, is one of the most prestigious donor societies at Auburn Montgomery. It recognizes donors whose lifetime gifts on behalf of Auburn Montgomery reach $25,000. While newly created, this exclusive society of generous and devoted Auburn Montgomery supporters provides funds for scholarships to support bright and worthy students, and additional funds that assist in recruiting and retaining distinguished faculty.
Due to the significant the commitment recognized by the 1967 Society, donors at this level are invited to participate in several Auburn Montgomery activities each year. These activities range from receptions prior to events to a yearly semi-formal recognition event which includes all 1967 Society members and inductees. Such spirited and informative occasions provide an excellent opportunity for donors to increase their interaction with university administrators, faculty and staff; view university facilities; and socialize with other significant donors. All 1967 Society donors receive a personalized memento commemorating their commitment to Auburn Montgomery.
1856 Society - $100,000 and Above
Named for the year in which the East Alabama Male College (now Auburn University) was established, the 1856 Society is the most prestigious donor society for Auburn University and Auburn Montgomery. It recognizes donors whose lifetime irrevocable gifts on behalf of Auburn Montgomery reach $100,000 and above.
George Petrie Society - Planned Gifts
No one has ever bequeathed more to Auburn University than the beloved Dr. George Petrie. For this reason, the society for Auburn University and Auburn Montgomery planned giving benefactors has been named in his memory.
Many corporations encourage employees to participate in philanthropic opportunities by matching, doubling or even tripling each dollar they contribute to the Auburn University Foundation. Your company's personnel department can provide details and the matching gift form to include with your gift check. Click here to see if your corporation participates in the matching program.
Offers from a donor to provide a gift of property, i.e., securities, real estate, art objects, or books, are reviewed with special care. Consideration is given to the usefulness of such gifts and whether the gift can be sold or otherwise converted to cash.
In cases where the gift is to be retained and maintained, consideration is given to the cost of delivering, maintaining, cataloging, insuring and displaying such items as well as space requirements for exhibition or storage.
In cases or situations where such gifts are offered, the Office of Advancement and Alumni Services provides advice and assistance.
Contact Pat Whilding Rose, at pwhildin@aum.edu.
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
| 1. | To be informed of the organization's mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
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| 2. | To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization's governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
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| 3. | To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements.
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| 4. | To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
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| 5. | To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
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| 6. | To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
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| 7. | To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
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| 8. | To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization, or hired solicitors.
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| 9. | To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
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| 10. | To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers. |
The Auburn University Foundation endorses the text of this statement in its entirety as developed by the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE).