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
- work with visiting groups of school students to lead discussions or to undertake activities;
- support international students to orientate themselves in a new culture;
- catalogue, maintain or restore art work or specialist collection resources;
- guide visitors around the university; and
- assist with graduations or UniSA special events.
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.