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Your gift to Seattle University helps create a stronger, more vibrant academic community and prepares students to become the kinds of leaders the world so urgently needs.

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End of Year Gift Information

Seattle University will be closed for the holidays beginning Wednesday, December 24th until Monday, January 5th. For assistance with making a year-end gift during this time, please call University Advancement's central phone at 206-296-6100, select option 4 and leave a message with your name and phone number. Messages will be checked throughout the day and a staff member will contact you as soon as possible.

  • Checks - Gifts made by check must be postmarked by Wednesday, December 31st to be considered a 2025 gift.
  • Credit Cards - The easiest way to ensure that a gift via credit card is counted for the 2025 calendar year is to make your gift online any time before midnight on December 31st.
  • Gifts of Stock - Gifts of stock must be transferred into Seattle University's brokerage account by December 30th to count as a 2024 contribution. SU Stock Transfer Instructions
  • IRA Rollover Checks - Due to SU's holiday closure, gifts made from a personal IRA checkbook must be received and cashed by Friday, December 19th. Please coordinate with your IRA account administrator to ensure fund are withdrawn by 12/31/2025.

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Your gifts support expanded and more equitable access to scholarship awards, innovative new programs across disciplines and the recruitment and retention of distinguished faculty. 

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Ways to Support Seattle University

Seattle University offers many convenient ways to make your impact. Find the method that works best for you to support the university’s mission and students.

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Your gift Matters

Liv Counsel, '25

Liv Counsel, '25

“The Sarah M. Hughes Endowed Scholarship in Pediatric Oncology Nursing has eased the financial burden of nursing school, allowing me to focus fully on my education and advocacy work while balancing family responsibilities. It's a gift that enables me to engage deeply in my program and remain present for my children. If I could thank the donors, I'd share my immense gratitude for their support and the opportunity they've given me to pursue my dreams of creating systemic change in healthcare.”

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Areas to Support

Alumni and friends can decide where they want to make a difference on campus, whether it’s one of Seattle University's schools, colleges, programs, or centers, or by supporting students and faculty. Find what inspires you. 

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Gift Planning

Establish your legacy at Seattle University through lifetime asset gifts and estate contributions. Discover how you can achieve your financial goals while making a lasting impact on the university’s future.

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Recognition Societies

Seattle University’s recognition societies celebrate the remarkable difference our donors make across campus through their giving. Explore the benefits of the President's Club, Legacy Society and Sustaining Supporters recognition societies. 

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Meet the Team

To speak with someone about making a gift to your area of choice, please call 206-296-6301 or visit our staff page for a full list of University Advancement staff who can assist you.

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