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Ways to Give

Donations

Donations to the Fox Valley Technical College Foundation, Inc. may be made in a variety of ways. A donation can be made at any time and may qualify as a charitable contribution for federal and state income tax purposes, as well as on estate tax returns. The Foundation recommends that you consult with an attorney or accountant for the legal and tax implications of any gift you make. 

Giving a gift is easy! Donate online, or if you wish to mail your donation, just print and fill out one of the gift forms below.

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Donate Online

Donating online is easy. Complete our simple form using your credit or debit card.

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Gift Forms

If you prefer to mail your donation, please print, complete and mail one of the forms below. 

Gift Form (PDF)
In-Kind Gift Form (PDF)

Planned Giving

Planning a deferred gift to the Foundation is a practical way for you to reach your charitable goals while at the same time achieve significant tax savings.

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Donations

Cash Gifts 
Gifts of cash are the most popular way to contribute to the FVTC Foundation, Inc. A cash gift is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law for the year in which it is given. Cash gifts have an immediate impact on FVTC students and programs. Cash gifts can be made by check or credit card; donate online or just fill out the Gift Form and mail to the address listed on the form.

Pledges
Pledges are gift commitments typically lasting over a three- to five-year period. By carefully planning a multiyear pledge, you can make a gift that is many times larger than any single-year commitment. The pledge installment payment schedule is structured based on your preferences. To make a pledge to the FVTC Foundation, Inc., please complete the Gift Form and mail to the address listed on the form.

In-Kind donations
Donated equipment and services provide vital support to teaching, learning and research in every training program at FVTC. Employers and FVTC have a mutual interest in familiarizing students with industry-standard technology. In-kind giving makes that possible and allows us to remain relevant as a technical college. In-kind donations also offer tax benefits to donors. For more information on how you can make a difference through an in-kind gift, please call 920-735-5603. FVTC reserves the right to approve all in-kind gifts before they are accepted.

In-Kind Gift Form (PDF)

Corporate Matching Gifts 
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs that supplement their employees’ charitable donations. Your company may match, double or even triple your gift. For more information, please contact your human resources office or our Foundation office to see if your company has a matching gifts program.

Giving Options

Once you’ve decided to make a donation, there are a number of areas your gift can support. Choose the one that’s right for you:

  • Unrestricted Gifts
  • Restricted Gifts
  • Scholarships
  • Major Gifts
  • Capitol Projects
  • Endowments
  • Memorial & Honor Gifts

Unrestricted gifts allow FVTC to allocate contributions to the area of greatest need at the time the gift is given. Unrestricted gifts are truly valuable to the Foundation because they provide the flexibility needed to support all aspects of the Foundation's mission.

Restricted gifts are gifts that are designated for a specific purpose at the time the gift is given. Restricted gifts benefit specific initiatives or projects of your choice. Funds may be designated to purchase needed equipment or supplies, fund curriculum needs, fund program expansion, or to fund scholarships for students to realize their educational dreams.

Scholarships are one of our main initiatives. The FVTC Foundation, Inc. operates two scholarship cycles each year in December and May to award scholarships for all areas of programming. One application is completed by a student and their qualifications are measured against every award for eligibility. If you would like to join those already impacting the lives of our students, please contact Julie Coenen, Scholarship & Community Relations Manager at 920-735-2478.

Major gifts are a specific way for individuals, organizations, corporations, or foundations to contribute to the college in a very meaningful way. Major gifts, generally over $10,000, make an immediate impact on the delivery of a special project or need at the college. Major gifts also fuel important community needs and initiatives involving Fox Valley Technical College.

As the campus and needs of FVTC grow, the FVTC Foundation, Inc. plays an important role in partnering private-funding of campus projects. Naming rights may be available for specific projects. For information on capital project needs, please contact the Foundation Office.

Endowments are an excellent tool that allows a donor to make a gift in perpetuity. With a minimum investment of $15,000 (can be pledged over multiple years), a donor can establish a named endowment to benefit a specific category of students or a field of study that has been chosen by the donor. Disbursements from an endowed fund are made according to the Foundation's annual spending policy and begin the year after the $15,000 goal is reached.

Memorial and honor gifts allow contributors to recognize someone in a special way. Memorial gifts are made in memory of family members, friends, or colleagues who have passed away. Honor gifts can be made during the holidays in honor of a colleague or in honor of a colleague's retirement. When such gifts are made, a special notification is sent to the family or the individual.