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Ways to Give

Every method below designates to the priority you select and is credited to the campaign.

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Two direct paths

Give online

A single gift or a recurring monthly commitment, completed on Illinois Wesleyan's secure giving platform.

Make a pledge

Commit now and pay over up to five years. Pledges count toward the campaign in full at the time you make them.

Other ways to give

Tax-wise and legacy giving

Gifts of stock

Appreciated securities transferred directly, often avoiding capital gains tax.

IRA qualified charitable distributions

For donors 70½ and older, a direct transfer that can satisfy required distributions.

Donor-advised funds

Recommend a grant to Illinois Wesleyan from your existing fund.

Matching gifts

Many employers double or triple a gift. Check before you give.

Estate and planned gifts

Bequests, charitable trusts, and beneficiary designations for legacy support.

Gifts in honor or memory

Recognize a professor, classmate, or family member with a designated gift.

For any of these, the Advancement office will walk you through it: advancement@iwu.edu or (309) 556-3091.

Giving levels

Recognition societies

  • Titan Circle

    $1MM and above

  • 1850 Society

    $250,000 – $999,999

  • Green & White Council

    $50,000 – $249,999

  • Wesleyan Fellows

    $10,000 – $49,999

  • Old Main Club

    $1,000 – $9,999

  • Titan Loyal

    Any amount, every year