· Accept a verbal pledge and relay the amount and designation to your reunion class officer, who will then follow up to officially document the gift or pledge. · Alumni can mail in a gift or pledge by completing and returning any university-related pledge form. · If the classmate is not comfortable discussing specific gift information with you, offer to have a reunion class officer contact them to discuss their personal situation in confidence. Maybe: It is not unusual for someone to want time to think carefully before committing to a gift. Ask if you can contact them again in a week or two to follow up. No: Thank the classmate for their time and consideration. Express the hope that they will consider participating in the class effort by making a gift before December 31st, and, of course, encourage them to attend the reunion. After Contacting Classmates: Update your Reunion Giving Officer with progress and results by entering your notes into the Volunteer Network or emailing the Officer directly. Thank You Note: No matter what the response, please consider sending a personal thank-you note or email and encourage attendance of the reunion. A thank-you template will be available, and your reunion officer can send you Tulane stationery. Keep Discussions Confidential: Making a charitable gift is a personal decision and may involve discussion VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK
of a classmate’s financial situation. It is essential that we treat sensitive information with respect.
Ways of Giving There are many ways to give to Tulane University, and our Reunion team looks forward to working with you to help provide a better future for the university. IN PERSON with your class officer ONLINE giving.tulane.edu PHONE Phone us at 800-933-6886 (toll free) or 504-865-5794. CHECKS Make checks payable to Tulane University. You may note the specific purpose of your gift on the memo line of your check. Mail directly to us: Tulane University P.O. Box 61075 New Orleans, LA 70161-9986 WIRE TRANSFER Wire cash donations directly to Tulane University by providing the following instructions to your banker: Capital One Federal Reserve Bank of New Orleans ABA No. 065 0000 90 Account No. 882164004 Credit: The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund Reference: [your name] 21
