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Questions and Answers



Questions and Answers

Will my gift really make a difference?
How do I make a gift?
How will my child benefit from this gift?
What is The Chancellors Circle?


Q: Will my gift really make a difference?

Every gift, regardless of size, matters to Illinois and sends a powerful message that our students' families believe the University contributes in significant ways to enriching the lives of their children. An impressive number of parents and grandparents of current students and graduates are becoming increasingly involved in supporting student and parent programming at the University of Illinois.

Q: How do I make a gift?

You can make yours now as we accept MasterCard, Visa, and American Express online, or make your check payable to The University of Illinois Foundation and mail it to 1305 West Green Street, MC-386, Urbana, IL 61801. Be sure to indicate the Parents Fund on your check. Gifts of securities are also welcome. Don't forget corporate matching gifts! Many companies will match your contribution as an employee or spouse, doubling your gift to Illinois.

Q: How will my child benefit from this gift?

Unrestricted gifts to the Parents Fund allow the Parent Programs Office, in collaboration with the Moms and Dads Associations, to provide resources that support the development and achievement of all students and promote a positive "Illinois Experience." Many times, these gifts provide resources for programs that allow students to participate in experiences that might otherwise be unavailable.

Q: What is The Chancellors Circle?

Parents may become Chancellors Circle donors by making leadership gifts of $2,500 or more annually to any campus, college, department or program, including the Parents Fund. Chancellors Circle members play a key role in the success of the Brilliant Futures campaign. They are invited to attend special events on campus where they have the opportunity to meet and talk with key faculty and administrators and learn more about the University.

Contact Us

For more information, contact:
Katie Malone
Assistant Director for Student Affairs Development
410 Student Services Building
610 East John Street, Champaign, IL 61820
217.244.8060
leaders@uiuc.edu