Q. WHAT IS AUGUSTA GIVES?
Augusta Gives is Augusta University’s annual day of giving. We are asking the community, alumni, friends, retirees, parents, students and employee to come together on March 19 from 5:32 a.m. to 12 a.m. for 18 hours and 28 minutes (a throwback to our 1828 roots) of fundraising and gratitude.  

Q. WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE IN AUGUSTA GIVES?
Private support helps address gaps in funding and directs resources where they’re needed most. If you’re in a position to give, your support helps us provide financial aid for students who struggle to pay for college, fund critical research, keep our sports programs thriving, bolster new programs and meet emergency needs as they arise. Augusta Gives donors help us adapt to changing circumstances, making our work, our mission, and our university stronger. And your gift doesn’t just provide financial support — it shows our students that you are there, investing and believing in them, each step of the way.

Q: WHERE CAN I GIVE TO MAKE THE MOST IMPACT?  
Support AU with a gift to what you love by donating to the designation closest to your heart:

• Schools and Colleges - Support one of the many initiatives in our 11 schools and colleges.
• Athletics - Give to support athletic scholarships, facility enhancements, sports medicine or any of our Men's and Women's sports.
• Student Programs - Programs and units such as the Open Paws Pantry, Military and Veterans Services, the Augusta Promise Scholarship and University Libraries provide significant support for our students.
• Research - Give to one of our research initiatives that include Georgia Cancer Center, Immunology Center Georgia or the Translational Research Building.

Q: HOW DO I MAKE MY GIFT ?

Between 5:32 a.m. to 12 a.m. on March 19, go to augustagives.com  and choose the area of support that is most meaningful to you. You may also give to multiple areas.

Q: IS THERE A MINIMUM ONLINE GIFT AMOUNT?
For gifts processed through our Augusta Gives giving platform, the minimum gift amount is $5. We accept gifts via credit card, debit card, PayPal, and Venmo.

Q. WHAT IF I CAN’T MAKE A BIG GIFT? CAN MY SUPPORT REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Yes!  With so many unexpected and urgent needs all across campus, every gift, no matter the size, helps our university do more for our students and our state. During last year’s Augusta Gives, 724 of the 974 gifts we received were $100 or less. Every contribution added together becomes a powerful force to make an impact. 

 Q. DO I HAVE TO GIVE ONLINE?
Giving online via our secure Augusta Gives site allows you to participate in leaderboards and challenge matches. However, we welcome gifts by phone or mail as well. To make a gift by phone, call 706-721-4001. To give by mail, send check payable to: Augusta University Foundation 1120 15^th St., HS3200/PAE Augusta, GA 30912. Please indicate “Augusta Gives” on the memo line 

Q: IS MY GIFT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Yes. Your Augusta Gives gift is tax-deductible, as most gifts to charity are. Please consult your tax preparer to be certain.

 Q. IS MY GIFT SECURE?
Yes. During Augusta Gives, all gifts will be made through GiveCampus, a nonprofit giving platform that allows donors to see their collective impact in real time. GiveCampus is partnered with Stripe, a certified PCI Level 1 Service Provider (the most stringent level of certification possible), to process all gifts made through augustagives.com.

Q: WHAT OTHER WAYS CAN I HELP AUGUSTA GIVES BE A SUCCESS?
You can support Augusta Gives by using #augustagives to spread the word on social media. Click here for resources. You can also join our You + 2 Challenge by making a gift yourself and then recruiting two others – friends, family, co-workers, alumni – to also make a gift! 

Q. CAN I MAKE A STOCK GIFT?
Yes. When making a gift of securities to Augusta University or the Medical College of Georgia, please notify us before you make the transfer, and indicate that it is in support of Augusta Gives. This will help us ensure your gift counts toward our day of giving and receives proper credit and acknowledgment. If you are interested in making a gift of securities to AU, please call 706-721-5027 or visit https://augusta.planmygift.org/ for further instructions. If making a gift of securities to MCG, please call 706-823-5510 or visit https://www.mcgfoundation.org/giving/securities for further instructions. 

Q. CAN I MAKE A PLANNED GIFT?
Yes. We are happy to help you document your planned gift in support of Augusta Gives. This is a unique way to make an impact to AU or MCG now and in the future. For more information about how to make your planned gift during our day of giving, please call 706-721-5027 or visit https://augusta.planmygift.org/ or https://www.mcgfoundation.org/... for further instructions.