Contact
Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations
Goppert Theatre
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
P 816-501-3602
E alumni@avila.edu
Avila Tax ID:
44-0617326
Your gift, your choice,
your opportunity
Your investment in Avila University creates transformative educational experiences that honor our founding mission to serve the Dear Neighbor without distinction. Every gift—regardless of size—directly impacts the lives of students who are learning to lead with purpose, grow in wisdom, and serve with compassion.
When you support Avila, you join a community of philanthropic leaders who understand that exceptional education changes live, strengthens communities, and builds a more just world. Your generosity provides scholarships for deserving students, enhances academic programs, supports innovative research, and creates spaces where learning flourishes.
Join the President’s Circle giving society. Philanthropic partners who contribute $1,000 or more annually become valued members of our President’s Circle giving society, recognizing your leadership commitment to Avila’s mission and students.
Together, we make it possible for Eagles to soar!
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Monthly Giving – “Steady Eagles”
- Convenient automatic monthly contributions
- Smaller amounts that create significant annual impact
- Easy to modify or pause at any time
- Example: $84/month = $1,000 President’s Circle membership
Quarterly & Annual Giving
- Seasonal giving aligned with academic calendar
- Annual membership commitments
- Multi-year pledge options available
Questions? Contact Christopher Hotchkiss, Manager of Advancement Operations, at 816-501-3602 or Christopher.Hotchkiss@avila.edu.
Create lasting impact through thoughtful estate planning:
- Include Avila in your will or trust
- Specific amounts, percentages, or remainder gifts
- Professional estate planning assistance available
Life Income Gifts
- Charitable Gift Annuities: Receive fixed payments to avoid taxation
- Charitable Remainder Trusts: Provide income with remainder to the University
- Direct IRA or 401(k) distributions to avoid taxation
- Required minimum distribution giving opportunities
Life Insurance & Securities
- Name Avila as policy beneficiary
- Transfer appreciated stocks to avoid capital gains
Questions? Contact Christopher Hotchkiss, Manager of Advancement Operations, at 816-501-3602 or Christopher.Hotchkiss@avila.edu.
Corporate Giving
- Matching Gifts: Double or triple your impact through employer programs
- Corporate Sponsorships: Partner with specific programs or events
- Employee Engagement: Workplace giving campaigns
- In-Kind Donations: Products, services, or professional expertise
- Program-specific funding opportunities
- Research and innovation support
- Community impact initiatives
- Educational enhancement grants
Questions? Contact Christopher Hotchkiss, Manager of Advancement Operations, at 816-501-3602 or Christopher.Hotchkiss@avila.edu.
- Stock, bonds, and mutual fund transfers
- Real estate donations
- Personal property with charitable value
Memorial & Honor Gifts
- Celebrate special occasions or remember loved ones
- Tribute gifts with family notification
- Memorial scholarship establishment
- Recognition opportunities available
Questions? Contact Christopher Hotchkiss, Manager of Advancement Operations, at 816-501-3602 or Christopher.Hotchkiss@avila.edu.
