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Make a gift

There are many ways to make a gift to the University of South Australia. You are welcome to make a cash gift, a deferred gift, or a gift of property or valuable possessions.

If you would like to make a gift to UniSA, a member of our development team  (PDF 197kb - download Adobe Acrobat) would be pleased to discuss your personal situation with you in more detail.


Why do people give to UniSA?

Emeritus Professor Ian Davey, a major donor who has established the Ian Davey Research Scholarship to assist PhD students, shares his thoughts on supporting UniSA.




Cash, cheque, credit card gifts

UniSA has endorsement as an income tax exempt charity and all gifts over $2 are tax deductible. To mail us a gift, please complete our donation form (PDF 34kb - download Adobe Acrobat) and mail to

University of South Australia
Reply Paid 2471
Adelaide, South Australia 5001

Or fax to +61 (8) 8302 0970

If you would like to make a gift or pledge by credit card please contact the Development Office
on +61 (8) 8302 0605.

Gifts of works of art

The Samstag Museum of Art is registered to receive eligible works of art for the UniSA Art Collection. Gifts are exempt from capital gains tax. Donors can claim the cost of valuations and, in most cases, claim the full market value of the gift as a tax deduction, and can elect to spread their donation over a period of up to five years.  For further information please contact the
Samstag Museum of Art Director.

Bequests

Sometimes called the 'ultimate gift', contributing to UniSA through our bequest program allows you to retain full use of your assets during your lifetime and still make a significant offering to UniSA through your Will.

There are several bequest opportunities at the University. Your gift could fund a scholarship for a disadvantaged student or an important research project that may make a real difference to the lives of many others.

Corporate giving

Sponsorship is available to industry for a wide range of events and activities, such as academic programs, research chairs, facilities and spaces, seminars and conferences and corporate named scholarships.

Gifts in kind

Gifts in kind are non-monetary gifts or services and examples range from laboratory equipment, computers and text books to printing, wine sponsorship and auction items for fundraising events.

UniSA staff giving

As well as the giving options outlined above, UniSA staff can also support their chosen University giving program through the Workplace Giving initiative which enables staff to give through their salary as a pre-tax deduction.

Volunteers@UniSA program

The University of South Australia welcomes volunteers who are interested in giving their time in an intellectually challenging and rewarding environment. Depending on your area of interest or expertise, you may like to


Governance and Management

The UniSA Foundation Committee

The Foundation Committee is a sub-committee of the Council of the University of South Australia. The role of the Foundation Committee is to assist council in exercising due care, diligence and skill in managing and administering philanthropic funds received from donors.

The 2009 UniSA Foundation Committee members are:

  • Mr Bruce Linn - Chair: UniSA Foundation Committee

  • Ms Alice McCleary - Deputy Chancellor

  • Dr Anna Ciccarelli - Pro Vice Chancellor & Vice President: International & Development

  • Mr Paul Beard - Executive Director: Finance & Resources

  • The University of South Australia values the philanthropic support and relationships of many individuals and organisations who contribute to the education outcomes and life and culture of the institution.  The University is committed to ensuring that these community contributions are appropriately recognised and managed.

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