The Heidelberg Fund is an annual organized effort to obtain unrestricted gifts during the university’s fiscal year, which runs from July 1 - June 30. When you make an unrestricted gift, you enable us to assign your gift to areas where it is needed most. This flexibility gives us the opportunity to support all areas of the university from students, to faculty, and programs across the board.
It is important to us that you align your gift to what matters most to you. We encourage you to make your gift to one of these four designated areas:
- Highest Priority of Need of the University
- Academic Programs and the Library
- Student Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Athletics
Student Callers
Every year, a dedicated team of Student Princes call alumni, parents and friends of the university to thank them for their generosity, let them know what’s new on campus and ask for their continued support for The Heidelberg Fund. You can use this conversation to make a pledge or gift or to find out more about giving options.
Double the Impact
Many alumni and friends work for companies that match employee contributions - some dollar-for-dollar or even $2 for every $1 given. Your gift to The Heidelberg Fund may be significantly increased when a company matching gift form is included. Gifts from spouses or retired employees also may be matched. To make a match, please include a form from your company's human resources office with your gift.