Major Gifts

Major gifts (contributions of $10,000 or more) substantially impact the quality of a Duquesne education, helping the University achieve its ambitious vision and mission.

Endowed chairs and professorships provide permanent funding to help Duquesne attract and retain internationally renowned faculty.
Endowed scholarships and fellowships provide financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students.
Research support sustains studies of issues that directly affect our quality of life.
Program support establishes and maintains cutting-edge initiatives in teaching, research and scholarship.
Funding for equipment and library resources gives students and faculty the tools they need to excel.
Facilities support helps Duquesne pursue ambitious campus development plans.

In addition to the satisfaction of supporting Duquesne, major gift donors may receive permanent naming recognition for exceptional contributions to programs and facilities.

Our gift officers are committed to building mutually beneficial relationships, understanding your philanthropic interests and finding opportunities that meet your needs. Contact Jim Miller at 412.396.6044 for details or to arrange an appointment.

Appreciated Securities allow you to support Duquesne while receiving a charitable deduction and possibly avoiding capital gains taxes.

Real Estate: Your home, land and other real estate may be used to make an immediate or life income gift. As with appreciated securities, real estate gifts held more than a year can offer significant tax benefits. Environmental, liability and marketability analyses, as well as prior approval by our Gift Acceptance Committee, are required before we can consider acceptance of real estate gifts. The value we place on your gift will be determined by an appraisal required by the IRS.

Personal Property: You may wish to give personal property, such as instruments for the Mary Pappert School of Music, rare books for the library, technical equipment for our labs, or valuable collections for the Tamburitzans. Tax treatment for a personal property gift differs depending on whether the gift's use is related or unrelated to Duquesne's exempt purpose. The IRS requires an appraisal for personal property gifts worth $5,000 or more. All proposed gifts of personal property must be evaluated by our Gift Acceptance Committee, and a Deed of Gift completed, before they can be accepted.

To learn more, contact Carrie Collins at 412.396.4272.