Ways to Give

Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in the lives of Siena students. There are many impactful ways to support our mission:

  • Gifts of Stocks – Support Siena with appreciated securities and enjoy potential tax benefits.
  • IRA Charitable Distributions – If you’re 70½ or older, consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA.
  • Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) – Recommend a grant to Siena from your DAF and help shape the future of our students.
  • Cryptocurrency Donations – Make a modern impact with a tax-efficient gift of crypto.

Have questions? Contact us!

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Annual Fund

The Siena Heights Annual Fund provides critical support each year for student scholarships and financial aid, campus technology enhancements, and facility maintenance. Simply put, the Annual Fund sustains the heart of the University.

By contributing, you’re casting a vote of confidence in Siena’s mission—to help individuals become more competent, purposeful, and ethical within a learning environment that honors the dignity of all.

Gifts to the Annual Fund may be unrestricted or restricted:

  • Unrestricted gifts offer Siena the flexibility to address the University’s most pressing needs—benefiting the greatest number of students, faculty, and programs.
  • Restricted gifts can be designated to areas that matter most to you, such as scholarships, athletics, academic departments, and more.

Make your gift today and help Siena continue to thrive—now and for future generations.

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Gift Matching

Did you know your gift to Siena Heights University could go twice as far?

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs that will match charitable contributions made by their employees—and sometimes even gifts from spouses or retirees. That means your generosity could be doubled, or even tripled, at no additional cost to you.

It’s a simple way to increase your impact and further support Siena students, scholarships, and programs.

Find out if your company will double your impact!

 

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1919 Society

Your legacy is a reflection of your values, purpose, and the impact you hope to leave behind. What will yours be?

For many, the most meaningful gift to Siena Heights University comes through thoughtful estate planning—such as a bequest in a will or living trust, or by naming Siena as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account.

To make the process simple and accessible, we’ve partnered with FreeWill, a free online estate planning tool that guides you step-by-step in creating your plans in less than 20 minutes.

Start your legacy today.

Siena is deeply honored to be considered as part of your lasting impact.

To have an advancement staff member contact you about joining the 1919 Society, click here.

Contact Advancement

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Kate Hamilton ’15 MA

Vice President for Advancement

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Shannon Hancock

Leadership Annual Giving

Bridget McKeon

Bridget McKeon

Operations Manager

Fred Smith

Fred Smith ’86 MA

Athletic Development Officer

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Tim Bauer ’82

Athletic Development Officer