Giving to Embry-Riddle Frequently Asked Questions
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What does the Development Office do?
Can I tell the university how to spend my money?
What's the difference between a restricted and an unrestricted gift?
Will I receive tax benefits for my gift?
Can I make a gift in honor or memory of someone?
How can I double or even triple my contribution?
What's the Fund for Embry-Riddle?
Where can I get more information?
Q: What does the Development Office do?
A: Embry-Riddle's Development Office raises resources that benefit students. The office coordinates fundraising efforts that help the university provide a range of benefits, including scholarships, new technology, facilities, faculty improvements, and special programs.
Return to top of page.Q: Can I tell the university how to spend my money?
A: Yes, you can make a restricted gift. Please see the next answer.
Return to top of page.Q: What's the difference between a restricted and an unrestricted gift?
A: If you make a restricted, or designated, gift, you can direct your contribution to a specific scholarship, academic program, or any other special need. If you make an unrestricted gift—one with no restrictions on its use—you give the university the ability to apply funds where students need them most, including taking advantage of unexpected opportunities and meeting unforeseen challenges.
Return to top of page.Q: Will I receive tax benefits for my gift?
A: Yes, in most cases, the university's supporters can deduct gifts from their taxes. Besides making direct, one-time contributions, you also might want to consider the long-term tax and estate-planning benefits of giving through annuities, trusts, and other financial tools. Learn more ...
Return to top of page.Q: Can I make a gift in honor or memory of someone?
A: Yes. As a tribute to a friend, colleague, mentor, family member, or anyone else, you can give in a person's name.
Return to top of page.Q: How can I double or even triple my contribution?
A: Check with the human resources office at your company to see if it offers a matching funds program, or check here. More than 1,200 corporations have programs that match employees' gifts to colleges and universities.
Return to top of page.Q: What is a planned gift?
A: It's an arrangement to make a contribution to Embry-Riddle, usually in the future. Annuities, trusts, and bequests in a will are examples of planned gifts. Learn more ...
Return to top of page.Q: What is an outright gift?
A: It's an immediate, direct contribution, usually of cash, real estate, or securities. Learn more ...
Return to top of page.Q: Are all gifts useful?
A: Yes, your gift, whatever the size, is deeply appreciated. When added together, even small gifts have a large impact. Any gift demonstrates your concern for educational excellence at Embry-Riddle.
Return to top of page.Q: Can I make a gift online?
A: Yes. It's quick and easy through our online gift page.
Return to top of page.Q: What's the Fund for Embry-Riddle?
A: It's our yearly campaign to raise resources for current operations and to establish a vehicle for Embry-Riddle to broaden its base of support. Learn more ...
Return to top of page.Q: Where can I get more information?
A: Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900; (386) 323-5090 or at giving@erau.edu
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