Questions and Answers
Below you will find answers to many common questions about #DucksGive 2017.
What is #DucksGive?
#DucksGive is the University of Oregon's second annual giving day. This 24-hour campaign is a university-wide effort to inspire alumni, parents, and friends of the UO to make a gift to any area of campus. Our goal is 1,876 unique donors, in honor of UO's founding in 1876.
#DucksGive is an opportunity to directly support a student education. Make plans to give on May 18!
Why should I participate in #DucksGive?
With state funding making up just 6% of the UO's entire budget, private gifts are more important than ever in ensuring our students receive a quality education. Private gifts support scholarships, research, faculty support, programming, student experiences, and so much more. Ducks have been giving back since the school was founded in 1876, but gifts are needed now more than ever. Any gift of any size makes a direct impact.
There is no wrong place to give! If you aren’t sure of a specific area to give, the President’s Gift Fund provides for the highest priority areas on campus. Those donations will go towards supporting President Schill’s goals for the UO!
How can I make a donation to #DucksGive?
You can make your donation online by clicking "Give Now" on our main webpage. If you prefer to make your gift through other means, please contact us for more details.
Email: giving@uoregon.edu
Toll free phone number: 888-863-4483
Phone: 541-346-1676
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes! Your donation made on #DucksGive is 100% tax deductible. The University of Oregon Foundation's tax ID number is 93-6015767. All donations will receive a tax receipt from the UO Foundation within 7-10 business days.
What is a challenge gift?
These are gifts that have been pledged by generous donors, but they are only unlocked for the University if we pass the test! Our challenge goals are based on the number of gifts we receive, so every gift counts. Learn more about each specific challenge by clicking here! *LINK NEEDS UPDATING*
I want to become a #DucksGive challenge donor. How do I get involved?
Thank you! Please contact our office as soon as possible.
Email: giving@uoregon.edu
Toll free phone number: 888-863-4483
Phone: 541-346-1676
I have a question not answered on this page - whom do I contact?
If you have additional questions regarding #DucksGive or your gift, please contact us!
Email: giving@uoregon.edu
Toll free phone number: 888-863-4483
Phone: 541-346-1676
I understand that many companies will match my gift to the University of Oregon. How can I find out if my employer will match my gift, and how do I go about it?
Click here to find out if your company offers a matching gift program or visit your company’s human resources department. Simply complete and sign the form provided by your company and mail it to
UO Foundation
Employer Matching Gifts
1720 E. 13th Avenue, Suite 410
Eugene OR 97403-2253
For questions about matching gifts, please contact Kirsten Williams at 541-302-0334.
Where should I give?
There is no wrong place to give! If you aren’t sure of a specific area to give, the President’s Gift Fund provides for the highest priority areas on campus. Those donations will go towards supporting President Schill’s goals for the UO!
Can I give to more than one area?
Yes! Please select "Add another gift to your donation" on the gift menu to select additional areas to support. Your card will only be charged once for the sum of your donations.
What if the fund I would like to support is not listed?
If you do not see the fund school, organization, program or scholarship that you would like to donate to, please select "Other" under the Designation drop-down menu. Then scroll down to the special instructions and type in a brief description about where you would like your donation to go.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes! Your donation made on #DucksGive is 100% tax deductible. The University of Oregon Foundation's tax ID number is 93-6015767. All donations will receive a tax receipt from the UO Foundation within 7-10 business days.
When will my card be charged?
Your credit or debit card will be charged immediately once your gift is finalized.
I have additional questions. Whom should I contact?
For questions regarding #DucksGive or your gift, please contact us.
Email: giving@uoregon.edu
Toll free phone number: 888-863-4483
Phone: 541-346-1676
I understand that many companies will match my gift to the University of Oregon. How can I find out if my employer will match my gift, and how do I go about it?
Click here to find out if your company offers a matching gift program or visit your company’s human resources department. Simply complete and sign the form provided by your company and mail it with your gift to
UO Foundation
Employer Matching Gifts
1720 E. 13th Avenue, Suite 410
Eugene OR 97403-2253
For questions about matching gifts, please contact Kirsten Williams at 541-302-0334.
Still have questions?
Contact us at giving@uoregon.edu