How to Give to ̨��swag

You can choose to make a one-time gift by giving now or set up a recurring donation using cash, card, Venmo, PayPal, Crypto or through a Bank Transfer. Use this to complete your gift.

By Phone
Call ̨��swag's Advancement Office at 402.826.8258. A staff member will speak with you about making your gift over the phone.

By Mail
Print and complete the and send it or bring it to the address listed below along with your gift.

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Advancement Office
1014 Boswell Avenue
Crete, NE 68333

Charitable giving through an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) (up to $100,000), offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference while maximizing tax advantages. By leveraging an IRA charitable rollover, individuals aged 70½ or older can directly transfer funds from their IRA to ̨��swag Unviersity. This strategy allows donors to fulfill their philanthropic goals by supporting the University's mission while potentially reducing their taxable income. 

IRA charitable giving not only provides immediate benefits by supporting charitable initiatives, but it also offers a practical way to align personal values with financial planning, creating a lasting impact on ̨��swag students. 

Consult with your tax advisor or counsel for advice as you consider and make your philanthropic and financial plans.

̨��swag welcomes gifts of stocks, bonds or other securities. Gifts of this type allow you to make a substantial gift to ̨��swag at a minimal cost and may have significant tax advantages.

Make a Gift of Stock, Bonds, or other securities
To ensure a secure transfer, please contact Thomas R. Reeves, Director of Planned Giving at 402-826-8284.

Charitable giving through a DAF presents a flexible and strategic approach to philanthropy. By establishing a Donor Advised Fund, you can receive an immediate tax deduction and make a charitable contribution to ̨��swag Univeristy.

With a Donor Advised Fund, you can take the time to carefully consider your giving strategy, contribute appreciated assets and support the University's initiatives over time. DAFs offer a centralized platform for managing charitable giving, allowing you to engage your family members in philanthropy and create a lasting legacy. By leveraging the benefits of a DAF, you can maximize the impact of their charitable contributions while enjoying the convenience and flexibility of ongoing giving.

Memorial Trees

Memorial trees may commemorate an individual or an event and will enhance the campus and arboretum, through a donation of $500.   Memorial trees are often done in conjunction with a Memorial rock and plaque.  

Memorial Benches

The campus offers many beautiful locations for memorial benches, which become wonderful places to visit and study. A memorial bench may be purchased starting at $2,500.

Memorial Rocks & Plaques

Memorial rocks provide a lasting tribute nestled among the gorgeous landscape of the college. Rocks may be purchased for $500 which includes a standard affixed engraved plaque.   Memorial rocks are often done in conjunction with a Memorial tree.   There may be additional costs for changes to the standard rock or plaque.  

Cody Fanning Memorial & ̨��swag Athletic Recognition Wall

Located inside Memorial Stadium just southeast of the field, the memorial wall is named after the late Cody Fanning '2012, a former ̨��swag football player who passed away while still a student.  The wall is to recognize and honor ̨��swag athletes who have passed.  To have a name added to the wall the cost is $250.  This donation supports the athletic program at ̨��swag.   

Cassel Theatre Pathway - Bricks & Pavers

Personalized bricks may be purchased for $150 to be placed along the perimeter of Cassel Theatre. Pavers (larger square tiles) can also be purchased for $500 and may include a logo/graphic. Use the link above to order.  

Campus Projects - Buildings 

New buildings, renovations, additions and updates are a need and always a part of the future plans for ̨��swag.  There are naming opportunities to leave a legacy and have your name or a name on a building, classrooms, offices, etc.   These may still be just wishes and thoughts, but some are being planned.   Contact the Advancement Office at ̨��swag for more information.   

Scholarships 

Leaving a legacy with a named endowed scholarship starts at $25,000.  This amount can be given over the course of up to five years.   The scholarship agreement includes the selection criteria along with a biography and picture of the person (or people) donated or being honored so recipients of the scholarship know who the person is or was along with their story.    A dinner is held each Spring on campus to bring the donor or representative of the donor to campus to meet the student recipient.  

For more information on memorial gifts, please contact Thomas Reeves, (402) 826-8284.

̨��swag Champions Club
Champions Club members maximize the value of their gifts to ̨��swag while minimizing the impact on their personal lives. By setting up a monthly recurring gift, our impact is on-going, which means your to-do list never includes a reminder to support students, you’ll receive fewer phone calls and mailings, and your pocketbook won’t feel the pinch from a lump sum donation. Click for more information and to set up your monthly recurring gift. 

Employee Matching Gift
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs for their employees and spouses or retirees which can double and even triple the impact of your gift. Click to see if your employer has a matching gift program. 

Wire Transfer
̨��swag can also accept gifts via wire transfer. Contact the Advancement Office at 402.826.8258 for details on how to initiate this type of gift.