Ways to Give

For more information, please contact:

Jeff Bush
Chief Development Officer
University of New Orleans
(504) 280-3996
jbush@unofoundation.org

Eric Balukonis
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer
University of New Orleans
(504) 280-6159
ebalukonis@unofoundation.org

*All contribution payments should be made payable to:
University of New Orleans Foundation
Attention: Gift Processing
2021 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 420
New Orleans, LA 70122-3540

Unrestricted Gifts (UNO First Fund)

Unrestricted gifts are significant in that they provide University leadership the flexibility to direct the funds to address the most immediate and current priorities.

Restricted Gifts

Restricted gifts are designated to benefit a specific academic, administrative or supportive unit for a specific purpose such as:

– Henry Bernstein College of Business Administration
– Dr. Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering
– College of Liberal Arts, Education & Human Development
– College of Sciences
– Earl K. Long Library
– UNO International Alumni Association
– Privateer Athletics
– Other

Endowments

When a donor establishes an endowed fund to support the University of New Orleans, the gift is invested and earnings will be available per its designated purpose. The advantage of endowed funds is that they grow over time, providing increasing support for the University.

Examples include:

– Faculty Chairs
– Faculty Professorships
– Scholarships and Awards
– Research Programs

Honorary and Memorial Gifts

A gift in honor or memory of a special person or event is a thoughtful way to recognize a special occasion or an individual’s life and accomplishments.

Non-Cash Gifts

When a donor, now or in their estate plan, donates property to the University of New Orleans, the donor benefits from tax advantages while designating the proceeds for a particular University purpose.

– Real-Estate Gifts
– Other non-cash gifts include stocks, artwork, vehicles and equipment (e.g. musical instruments)

Planned Gifts

A planned gift, can establish a tradition of giving that will continue to provide benefits long after you’re gone.Leave a lasting legacy with gifts from your estate which could be made through the following:

– Last Will and Testament
– Revocable Living Trust
– Life Estate Agreement
– Life Insurance and/or Annuity Policy
– IRAs or other retirement plan
– Charitable Gift Annuity
– Charitable Remainder Trust
– Charitable Lead Trust
– Pooled Income Fund