FAQs
How can I give to Manchester for Giving Day?
You can give by going to givingday.manchester.edu and clicking the Make a Gift button. You can also call 260-982-5997 and our staff will be able to take your gift over the phone. You can also send a check to:
Manchester University
c/o Giving Day
604 E. College Ave.
North Manchester, IN 46962
What is Giving Day?
At Manchester, it’s one of the best days of the year! Support for The Manchester Fund is vital – every dollar counts. But Giving Day is also a celebration of our common bond with Manchester. Alumni and friends giving generously, and students learning from them the joy of giving back. Through on-campus events and social media, we connect and reconnect on Giving Day, and celebrate a place we love.
Why The Manchester Fund?
The Benefits of The Manchester Fund
- Financial aid allows deserving students to stay at Manchester and graduate.
- University staff can keep buildings clean and safe, and keep our beautiful campus grounds inviting to students and visitors. And the University can make unforeseen repairs such as a new water heater for a residence hall or a much-needed update to the telephone system.
- The University can meet its most pressing needs not covered by any other source.
- Because the University’s endowment is modest, the fund serves as a financial shock absorber when prices escalate, something breaks or something else needs to be replaced.
- A financial safety net enables the University to pay utility bills that can fluctuate unpredictably.
- Classroom technology upgrades improve student learning and expand opportunities for students and faculty to perform side-by-side research.
- Equipment and supplies for laboratories encourage students to explore new horizons of scientific discovery.
- Library books, periodical subscriptions and online resources empower students with knowledge and enable them to write and research.
- Student activities such as May Day weekend and Homecoming create memories and add fun to the Manchester experience.
What is this year’s Giving Day theme?
Our Giving Day theme is Acorns to Oaks. A mighty forest can start from the humble beginnings of an acorn. Every year at Manchester first-year students are given an acorn as a representation of the potential each of them holds. Upon graduation, each student receives an oak tree to plant in recognition of their personal and academic growth. This year's theme celebrates our tradition and embraces with hope the success stories of future MU graduates.
How can I help with Giving Day?
One way to help is to become a Social Media Ambassador.
Another way to help is tell your former classmates about our Giving Day. Direct them to givingday.manchester.edu and encourage them to make a gift. Maybe even make a friendly competition between your classmates.
Another great way to help us on Giving Day is to make a gift. Your gift, no matter how big or small, makes a world of difference to each and every student at Manchester. We couldn’t do it without you and your help! Thank you!
Can I make a Giving Day gift of stock?
Yes! There are many benefits to giving stocks and bonds on Giving Day!
- Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated stock
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction
You can make your gift in stocks and bonds using electronic transfer or certified mail. Keep in mind there are special rules for valuing a gift of stock. Please be sure to contact us if you have further questions about this type of donation.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Manchester University is a 501(c)3 organization and your gifts may be deductible as allowed by state and federal law. Residents of the state of Indiana can take the 50% state tax credit on gifts of up to $200 for single filers, and $400 for married filing jointly. As always, check with your tax advisor on how to treat your gifts to Manchester.