Your Support. Their Future.
Every gift, big or small, helps build a lasting legacy at St. Ambrose University.
St. Ambrose University's Office of Advancement engages alumni and donors to build a lifelong culture of engagement and philanthropy.
Now, more than ever, your generosity and philanthropic spirit are indispensable as we strive to realize our collective vision for our future. Your investment in St. Ambrose not only sustains our operations but also reaffirms your belief in the transformative power of education to change lives and shape a brighter tomorrow.
Giving to St. Ambrose University enhances academic programs, funds scholarships, and improves campus facilities, ensuring a vibrant community for students. Your support helps develop future leaders and upholds the values of service and lifelong learning.
Your gift to St. Ambrose University helps students pursue their dreams and reach their full potential.
Supporting St. Ambrose University means you’re investing in the future of tomorrow’s leaders and making a lasting impact on their lives.
Your generosity creates opportunities, drives success, and strengthens the St. Ambrose community—because every contribution makes a difference.
At St. Ambrose, we believe that access to higher education shouldn’t depend on one’s financial circumstances. Ambrose Annual Fund donors provide life-changing opportunities to current students. SAU awarded more than $47 million in institutional funds last year to students. To learn more about how you can make an impact today, click here to visit our online giving site.
The team in the Office of Advancement works tirelessly to strengthen alumni connections, support fundraising efforts, and promote engagement. With diverse backgrounds and expertise, we are committed to enhancing the university experience and ensuring a bright future for our students.
Supporting our university is a powerful way to impact students and the community. Discover the various ways you can give and help shape the future of education.
Easily make a one-time or recurring donation online using a credit card, Venmo, PayPal, ApplePay, or GooglePay. Your gift directly supports St. Ambrose students and programs. Keep your receipt for tax purposes.
Make your check payable to St. Ambrose University, and include details on how to direct your gift. Mail to: St. Ambrose University, Institutional Advancement, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803
Giving appreciated securities like stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is a tax-efficient way to support St. Ambrose University. Contact our Advancement team for help with your stock transfer.
Leave a legacy by include St. Ambrose University in your will, or name us as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or insurance policy. Planned gifts help ensure our mission continues for future generations.
Increase the impact of your gift through your employer’s matching gift program, potentially doubling or tripling your donation. Check your employer’s matching gift eligibility.
Establish a charitable remainder trust to provide income for life while supporting St. Ambrose University. This flexible giving option offers financial benefits while advancing our mission.
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President Amy C. Novak, EdD, announced the keynote address Speaker for the 2025 Spring Commencement today.
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We are delighted to announce President Amy Novak, EdD has been named a 2025 Woman of Influence by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal.
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Yes! We recognize and celebrate donors who make a significant impact, fostering community and supporting our mission through a number of giving societies:
The President’s Club
With more than 800 members, the President's Club recognizes donors who make a gift of $1,000 or more. In addition to directly supporting SAU students, PC members receive membership benefits like a letter from SAU President, Dr. Amy Novak and invitations to exclusive events.
PC BOLD (Bees of the Last Decade)
Recognizes recent alumni whose giving sets them apart from their peers. $250 to $499 and graduated in the last 1-5 years. $500 to $999 and graduated in the last 6-10 years. Corporate matching gifts can count toward membership.
Bishop McMullen Legacy Circle
Recognizes donors who give gifts of $50,000 or more to the endowment or share their intentions to make provisions for St. Ambrose in their estate plans.
The Pinnacle Society
Honors the university's most generous alumni and friends, those whose total giving exceeds $100,000 during their lifetime.
Ambrose Loyal
Recognizes those who have made annual gifts of support to St. Ambrose consecutively for at least 10 years.
Reach out to our team to learn more about joining one of our giving societies.
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life.
To ensure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:
The text of this statement in its entirety was developed by the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and adopted in November 1993.
