University Advancement

Why Give

There are few opportunities in life to truly make a difference.

Your support of Sacred Heart University is one of those opportunities. Gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University not only have a direct impact on our students, but also on our world. Your gift to Sacred Heart University enables our students to have an educational experience that allows them to become leaders who make it their mission to impact the world in a positive way.

Your gift to Sacred Heart University will:

• Provide much needed financial assistance to students who without that support would not be able to continue their education.
• Assist in the upgrade of classrooms, labs, and student facilities that enhance the learning experience.
• Allow the University to remain on the cutting edge of technology for its students and faculty.
• Recruit and encourage the development of faculty and staff who focus on our students' intellectual and personal growth.
• Further the SHU mission of giving back to those less fortunate by providing resources and support for the University's commitment to community service - locally and globally.

Where to Give

Sacred Heart University encourages its family and friends to earmark their gifts to The Fund for Excellence. The Fund for Excellence provides the University with the flexibility to address its most urgent and immediate needs including but not limited to financial assistance for our students and the upgrade of instructional technology and equipment.

Learn more about the Fund for Excellence

Gifts are also welcome to any of the following areas at the University:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• Jack Welch College of Business & Technology
• Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development
• College of Health Professions
• Davis & Henley College of Nursing
• Library
• Pioneer Club (General Athletics)
• Division I Athletic Teams including Cheerleading and Band

Make Your Gift Today!

Ways to Give

Make a gift using a check

Make checks payable to "Sacred Heart University" and mail to:

Sacred Heart University
Office of Annual Giving
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825-1000

Make a gift over the phone

Call the Office of Annual Giving at 203-365-4183 if you would like to make a credit card gift over the phone or learn more about other ways to give.

Make a gift online

The easiest and most secure way to make your contribution is online via our giving form. This secure site allows you to make your gift online using a credit/debit card, Venmo or PayPal.

Make a gift via ACH

To send your gift via ACH use:

Bank: Bank of America, N.A.
Bank address: 185 Asylum Street Hartford, CT 06103
ABA for ACH: 011900571

Beneficiary name: Sacred Heart University
Address: 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT  06825
Beneficiary account number: 385014586167

Planned Gifts

Planned gifts are an opportunity for alumni and friends to create a lasting impact on SHU and the next generation of students. For more information on planned and legacy gifts, visit our Planned Giving website.

Gifts of Securities

Gifts of securities are recorded on the institution's books at the same value available to the donor for tax deduction purposes. This is the mean value, the average between the high and low trading prices on the effective date of the gift. The effective date of the gift and its subsequent charitable deduction is the date the stock is credited to the account of the recipient institution.

The most popular and most efficient way to transfer securities to Sacred Heart University is by electronic transfer.

Merrill Lynch Broker Allan Linke: 1-800-831-1017
DTC (Depository Trust Company) # 8862
Sacred Heart University Account # 877-04E00
Reference: Donor’s Name

Make a gift via Wire Transfer

To send your gift via wire transfer use:

Bank of America, 185 Asylum Street Hartford, CT 06103
Routing # 026009593
Credit to Sacred Heart University Account # 385014586167 
In addition, international wire transfers will need - Swift Code BOFAUS3N
Reference: Donor's Name

Endowments

For more information on establishing an endowment, contact Paul Sutera, Senior Vice President of University Advancement, at 203-396-8086 or suterap@sacredheart.edu.

Matching Gift

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