Whether you are a recent Samford graduate just beginning your career, starting your family and
learning what the word "mortgage" means-or a retiree looking back at your successes and looking forward to new adventures-you can make a difference. Gifts of all sizes add up to make Samford the wonderful place it is today. Thank you for your support.
Your gift will help make it possible for deserving students to attend Samford.
Tuition covers only about 2/3 of the actual cost of a Samford education. Students depend heavily on gifts to the university to make up the difference in the cost of a quality education in a Christian environment.
Your gift might be doubled, even tripled.
Matching gifts are an important source of revenue. If you or your spouse are employed by a matching-gift company, you can double-or even triple-the value of your gift to Samford. Simply complete the matching-gift form available through your company's personnel office and return it with your gift. Your level of recognition will include credit for your matching gift.
Your gift can be directed.
While the current need is for unrestricted dollars, you may direct your gift to any college, department, program, the library or some other choice. Or, you may wish to split your gift among several academic units. If you decide to split your gift, only one check is necessary. Simply list the amount you wish to designate and the areas of designation.
Your gift is tax-deductible.
Unrestricted gifts to Samford are tax-deductible in accordance with Internal Revenue Service regulations. All gifts are receipted.