Ways to Give to Trinity
The generosity of alumni, parents, corporate and foundation supporters, and friends helps with our short-term needs and our long-term aspirations. Gifts to the Annual Fund, for example, help pay for things like academic programs, laboratory microscopes, computer lab printers, extracurricular activities, and more. Endowment gifts, on the other hand, ensure the fiscal health of the university for the future. A portion of the endowment’s earnings are spent on current operations and for purposes specified by donors. The rest of the investment yield is returned to principal, where it can grow over the years.
It doesn’t take a lot to make a big difference.
From Annual Fund donations to planned gifts, each type of gift shapes our school and the student experience in incredible ways:
How Can You Make a Gift?
If you are interested in learning more about making a gift, get in touch. Please contact Director of Development Erica Hill at erica.hill@duke.edu.