Defiance College Institutional Advancement - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas are supported by the Annual Fund?
The Annual Fund provides DC with a steady stream of revenue. It funds all areas of the DC budget, including financial aid, curriculum and faculty development, facilities, classroom equipment, technology upgrades, career planning resources, guest lecturers, program operating funds, campus maintenance, laboratory and computer equipment.

Can I choose where my money goes?
You can choose to designate what your gift supports. Simply note where your gift should go in the comment section of the on-line giving form, or include a note when you send your check. If you choose not to restrict your gift, it will go where the College needs it most.

Why should I give?
You should support the Defiance College Annual Fund because:

It is a way of showing how DC impacted your life and your success.
DC students deserve the best education we can provide.
The total cost of providing a student with a DC education is considerably greater than the amount the student actually pays to attend DC.
Your gift, combined with the power of thousands of other donations, can have a major impact on DC.
Your financial support shows that you support the mission and goals of DC to have our students become the difference.
There is a tradition that those who went first help those who follow. You benefited from the generosity of alumni who preceded your time at DC. We ask you to be a part of this legacy.

What are matching gifts?
Many corporations match their employees’ charitable giving, allowing you to double or triple your gift. You can pick up a matching gift form from your (or your spouse's) human resources or personnel office. Please complete the form and enclose it with your gift to Defiance College.

What are Gift Societies?
Members of Gift Societies are those who make a statement of their belief in DC though their financial investment above and beyond the average gift. Individuals joining a Gift Society are recognized annually in the College’s Honor Roll of Donors.

Annual Gift Societies (including restricted and unrestricted gifts)

Pilgrim Society $25,000 and above
Judge S.T. Sutphen Circle $10,000 to $24,999
Trustee Society $7,500 to $9,999
Charter Society $5,000 to $7,499
Founder's Society $2,500-$4,999
President's Society $1,000-$2,499
Defiance Society $500-$999
Advancement Society $250 to $499
Anniversary Society $163-$249