Ways to Give
Make your pledge
Complete this
pledge form and mail to:
Lourdes University
6832 Convent Boulevard
Sylvania, OH 43560
Give online
Just click here to make your credit card gift on our secured website.
Make a credit card gift
over the phone
Please call Mary Arquette, Vice President for
Institutional Advancement, at 419-824-3969
Send your check or credit card information to:
Lourdes University
Attn: University Campaign
6832 Convent Boulevard
Sylvania, OH 43560
Transferring Stock
There may be significant tax advantages from contributing appreciated securities transferred to the University as a charitable gift. The value of your gift depends upon the market price of these assets when they are given. You should always contact your financial advisor for professional advice regarding charitable contributions of securities. The easiest way to give stock is to transfer the stock from your brokerage account to Lourdes University’s brokerage account. If your brokerage house does not have an account for Lourdes University, the stock should be transferred to the University's account. Please call Mary Arquette, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 419-824-3969.
In-kind gifts
Lourdes University accepts gifts of property, including real estate and other types of personal property such as collections of books or antiques. If you would like additional information regarding making a contribution of personal property, please contact Mary Arquette, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 419-824-3969.
Planned Gifts
You can plan for future giving through bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and other planned giving vehicles. If you would like to learn more about making a planned gift to Lourdes University, visit our website at
lourdes.edu. For more information on making an estate gift, please contact
Aileen Meyer, Director of Major Gifts at 419-824-3813, or speak with your financial advisor.
Matching gifts
Many companies match employee’s gifts to the University. See your human resources department to find out if your employer offers this philanthropic benefit.