The Gerber Grand Challenge in Philanthropy
The Gerber Grand Challenge in Philanthropy is a commitment made by alumnus Murry Gerber '75 for $40 million endowed financial aid for high-achieving students from low income backgrounds.
Your generosity can change the world. Because of donors like you, students gain the freedom and support to explore their gifts and talents, grow their confidence and achieve more than they ever dreamed. The world needs more Augustana graduates. You help make that possible.
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Support the Gerber Grand Challenge in Philanthropy
The Gerber Grand Challenge in Philanthropy is a commitment made by alumnus Murry Gerber '75 for $40 million endowed financial aid for high-achieving students from low income backgrounds. Funds from the Gerber Grand Challenge then fuel Augustana Possible, a bold new financial aid program that meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for qualifying newly enrolled students.
The commitment by Murry Gerber requires the college to find other donors interested in support of today’s and tomorrow’s Augustana students. Murry committed his $40 million, and the commitment outlines the gift as a dollar-for-dollar match until the full match has been achieved. Learn how to get involved.
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Your gifts support passionate curiosity.
Joel Padgett, a 2021 graduate pursuing Ph.D in geology at University of Calgary has this to say about the Augustana experience:
"I never thought that I’d be a certified SCUBA diver or recreational drone pilot, that I’d travel to Europe and the Caribbean. I never thought that I’d have a job that pays me to talk about writing, and I never thought I’d get to make music with some of the most incredible musicians I have ever met. And yet, in four short years, I did all that and so much more."
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You may elect to support the Augustana Fund or another area of campus.
Donors 701⁄2 and older are eligible to make a tax-free donation to Augustana College from their IRAs.
Do you have appreciated assets? Transferring them directly to Augustana College is a tax-smart way to give.
You may be able to increase the value of your gift through matching funds. See Matching Gifts to learn if your employer participates.
If you would prefer to make your donation by cash or check instead of online, here are instructions and a printable pledge form.
If you need assistance, contact the Office of Advancement at 309-794-7545 or email Brianne Berogan.
