Ways to Give

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Give to JCSU

There are several ways to make a gift to JCSU. Please view the options below and if you do not see an option that is right for you, please contact us at 704.378.1020 or advancement@jcsu.edu.

All giving transactions and personal information are kept strictly confidential. You may make a gift online or by mailing a check.

Online
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Online

You can make a gift now by GIVING ONLINE by credit or debit card through our secure online web page. These gifts go to the Annual Fund where it will serve the greatest need, or you can designate how you want your gift to be used.

By mail
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Mail

We accept checks in the mail payable to Johnson C. Smith University at:

Johnson C. Smith University
Institutional Advancement
100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216
 

Please note the specific designation on check.

EFT
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Electronic Funds Transfer

You can make an automated monthly donation to JCSU through our Electronic Funds Transfer Program.

Once you are enrolled, money will be withdrawn from your account on the 25th day of every month, and a record of your donation will appear on your monthly bank statement.

You can change any amount that you wish to give, change the amount you are donating or cancel your enrollment at any time by notifying Johnson C. Smith University in writing.

Simply fill out the authorization form and send it back to the address below with a voided check.

Johnson C. Smith University
Institutional Advancement
100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216

Matching Gifts
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Matching Gifts

Many employers offer matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. The impact of your gift to JCSU may be doubled or possibly tripled.

Alumni and friends can increase the impact of their contributions to JCSU by taking advantage of a matching-gift opportunity. These matching funds increase the positive impact that your contributions have on our students.

Increase the impact of your gift today

If you or your spouse are employed by a matching-gift employer, you may be eligible to have all or a portion of your gifts to JCSU matched. To see if your employer offers a matching-gift program, please consult your human resources office.

Payroll Deduction
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Payroll Deduction

As a JCSU employee, you can make a gift directly from your paycheck.

Gifts In-Kind
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Gifts In-Kind

Some donors wish to support the institution through gifts-in-kind, which may be services, equipment, historical art, or other novel means.

Endow a Fund
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Name or Endow a Fund

This is an option that you can start immediately or can be established to exist in perpetuity to support students and faculty for years beyond.

Ways to give to JCSU

Making a direct gift to JCSU is easy. Learn how you can connect with us to make a contribution. 


Types of donations

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President’s Gap and General Scholarships

A majority of JCSU students are Pell Grant eligible, meaning they are faced with significant challenges in funding their education. The President’s Gap Scholarship was designed to fill the financial gaps for students whose only barrier to their education is financial. Other general scholarships help fund merit, presidential and pride and purpose scholarship awards.
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JCSU Endowment

Building a healthy endowment provides JCSU with financial stability that will create a lasting legacy. Your gift to the Endowment will provide a solid foundation for the longevity of JCSU, Charlotte’s only HBCU!
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JCSU Fund

The JCSU Fund provides unrestricted dollars to address the University’s most pressing needs. Our JCSU Fund is essential to addressing emergencies, including repairs to aging buildings and support in times of crisis.
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Band/Choir

The rich culture found at an HBCU is perhaps most notable in its arts programs, specifically through the band and choir. A donation to the International Institution of Sound (IIOS) Marching Band and the JCSU Concert Choir will assist the program by paying for travel costs, equipment, and student support.
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STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) continue to grow in prevalence as our society grows. A donation to STEM programs at JCSU will aid in providing hands-on educational opportunities to the next global leaders in STEM.
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Athletics

Who doesn’t love to see the Golden Bulls score a touchdown or bank a three-pointer? JCSU is home to 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams. You can help support our Golden Bulls on the field, track and court with a donation to our athletics program.
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