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Ways to Give

Our alumni and friends provide essential support for the College of Education’s teaching, sport sciences, leadership, and technology programs, as well as research initiatives and scholarships for students at all degree levels. We welcome gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations, and give donors a variety of ways to support the College.

Annual Giving

A gift of any size to the fund of your choice allow us to address the most immediate and pressing needs of the College and our students.

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Alumni are also invited to join our 1908 Club for a monthly donation of $19.08. Inspired by the founding year of the College, the 1908 Club funds need-based aid for our students.

Join the 1908 Club

By making an annual donation of $1,500 or more, you will become a member of the UGA President’s Club, which include special events for donors throughout the year.

Learn More about UGA President’s Club

Matching Gifts

Many companies will match donor gifts to UGA, doubling or even tripling your impact.

Learn more about matching gifts

Planned Giving

Planned gifts help you meet your financial and charitable goals while supporting the College in the long-term. When you earmark a percentage of your estate to the UGA College of Education through a planned gift, you become a member of the University’s Heritage Society. This includes special recognition and events throughout the year. To learn more about the many ways you can leave a positive and lasting impact, visit the UGA Office of Estate Planning website .

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Major Gifts

Whether it’s creating a named scholarship for a graduate or undergraduate student to cover tuition and living expenses or start a faculty research fund, a major gift has the power to change the course of students’ lives. Major gifts may also be used to support the work of current professors, bring in visiting scholars, support public service engagement, and further research. Major gift minimums start at 25,000 and are payable over five years.

Questions about Major Giving?

Student Giving

Senior Signature

Graduating seniors may choose to participate in the Senior Class Gift tradition by making an individual gift of $50. $20 will be designated to the Senior Signature fund and $30 to the College of Education fund of your choice.

Learn More about Senior Signature

Faculty and Staff Giving

Join the PAW Society! University of Georgia faculty, staff, and retirees make a difference on campus every day. The Philanthropy at Work Society (PAWS) recognizes those who go above and beyond in their commitment to the university by making an annual gift. You can donate easily via payroll deduction or credit card.

Join the PAW Society

Donor Recognition

Every donor plays an integral role in the College’s success that we strive to recognize. Donors can expect timely acknowledgements, accurate reporting, and appropriate recognition.

Honor Roll of Donors

UGA’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30, and donors are named to our Honor Roll of Donors for the corresponding fiscal year.

Gift Receipts

For tax exemption purposes, all gifts received by the College of Education are acknowledged with a gift receipt from the Office of Gift Accounting. The College will issue additional acknowledgements as needed.

Event Invitations

Donors receive invitations throughout the year to University and college wide activities and programs, as well as to various specific giving society events. Giving society membership is also based on fiscal year giving.

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