Q. WHAT IS AUGUSTA GIVES?
Augusta Gives is Augusta University’s annual day of giving. Through this initiative, the Medical College of Georgia Foundation invites our community, alumni, friends, retirees, parents, students, and employees to come together in a shared spirit of philanthropy and gratitude.
Q. WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE IN AUGUSTA GIVES?
Private support helps address gaps in funding and directs resources where they’re needed most. If you’re in a position to give, your support helps provide financial aid for students, fund critical research, strengthen educational programs, and address urgent needs across our health sciences campus.
Augusta Gives donors help us adapt to changing circumstances, making our mission stronger. And your gift doesn’t just provide financial support — it shows our students, faculty, and clinicians that you are investing in their work and their future.
Q: WHERE CAN I GIVE TO MAKE THE MOST IMPACT?
Support the Medical College of Georgia with a gift to what you love by donating to the designation closest to your heart:
-
Scholarships - Help bridge the financial gap for our health sciences students.
-
Research - Give to one of our research initiatives that include Georgia Cancer Center, Immunology Center Georgia or the Translational Research Building.
-
Program Support - Provide critical support to one of our many departments across our health sciences campus. A comprehensive list of funds can be found here.
Q: HOW DO I MAKE MY GIFT ?
From 5:32 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on March 18, click the GIVE NOW button to be directed to our giving form where you can donate to a few select areas of support, or click here to search all of our available funds. All gifts made on March 18, regardless of the form you donate through, will be counted toward Augusta Gives.
Q: IS THERE A MINIMUM ONLINE GIFT AMOUNT?
The minimum online gift amount is $5. We accept gifts via credit card, debit card, and bank draft (ACH).
Q. WHAT IF I CAN’T MAKE A BIG GIFT? CAN MY SUPPORT REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Yes! With so many unexpected and urgent needs all across campus, every gift, no matter the size, helps our university do more for our students and our state. During last year’s Augusta Gives, 724 of the 974 gifts we received were $100 or less. Every contribution added together becomes a powerful force to make an impact.
Q. DO I HAVE TO GIVE ONLINE?
Giving online through our secure donation form is the easiest way to participate in Augusta Gives and ensure your gift is counted toward our day of giving. However, we welcome gifts by phone or mail as well. To make a gift by phone, call 706-823-5503. To give by mail, send a check payable to: Medical College of Georgia Foundation, 720 St. Sebastian Way, Suite 150, Augusta, GA 30901. Please indicate “Augusta Gives” on the memo line, along with the fund or area you wish to support.
Q: IS MY GIFT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Yes. Gifts made to the Medical College of Georgia Foundation are generally tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor to determine the deductibility of your gift.
Q. CAN I MAKE A STOCK GIFT?
Yes. When making a gift of securities to the Medical College of Georgia Foundation, please notify us before initiating the transfer and indicate that your gift is in support of Augusta Gives. This will help us ensure your gift counts toward our day of giving and receives proper credit and acknowledgment. If you are interested in making a gift of securities to MCG, please call 706-823-5510 or visit https://www.mcgfoundation.org/giving/securities for further instructions.
Q. CAN I MAKE A PLANNED GIFT?
Yes. We are happy to help you document your planned gift in support of Augusta Gives. This is a unique way to make an impact to MCG both now and in the future. For more information about how to make your planned gift during our day of giving, please call 706-823-5510 or visit https://www.mcgfoundation.org/giving/planned-giving for further instructions.