Ways to Give to AUFD
There are several ways to donate during the All-University Fund Drive.
AUFD Online Payroll Deduction 
AUFD Online Payroll Deduction
The new AUFD Online Payroll Deduction is one of the fastest, easiest and most convenient ways to make your gift.
On the new AUFD Online Payroll Deduction form you are able to:
- Establish the total amount of your payroll deduction
- View the list of available funds to support
- Determine the amount of your total deduction to be donated to each fund
- Decide which pay period to begin your donation
- Donate to United Way and Black United Fund
After payroll has processed the AUFD Online Payroll Deduction Form, you will receive verification by email.
The Office of Annual Giving will send an email thanking you 2-4 weeks after payroll has processed your information.
In your Sail account, under "Pay Information/Deductions History" you will find your requested AUFD payroll deduction listed according to your chosen frequency.
If your AUFD Online Payroll Deduction Form is completed and submitted before December 14, 2012 the first deduction is eligible to begin in January 2013 and your donation will be eligible for the President's match.
Online Credit Card Donation
Online Credit Card Donation
Utilizing your VISA, MasterCard or Discover to support Oakland University is available via this method.
At this time we are unable to accept donations for United Way and Black United Fund through this donation option.
Supporting OU with an online credit card donation enables you to;
- Establish the total amount of your payroll deduction
- Set up a monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or one time donation
- Specify up to three funds per form to support
- Determine the amount to be donated to each fund
When you submit the form you will receive a printable web page and an automated email confirmation.
The Office of Annual Giving will send an email thanking you 2-4 weeks from submission of form.
If your online credit card donation is completed and submitted before December 14, 2012 your donation will be eligible for the President's match.
AUFD Paper Donation Form
Writing a check, using a credit card or payroll deduct.
Download and complete this form.
Ensure your credit card information and/or payroll deduct information is completed where applicable.
Be sure to sign the bottom and make a copy for your records.
Place the donation form and your check (made payable to Oakland University, United Way or BUF) where applicable into either the interdepartmental mail or United States Postal mail addressed to:
All-University Fund Drive
Gift Accounting Office
Oakland University
2200 North Squirrel Road
Rochester, MI 48309
The Office of Annual Giving will send an email thanking you 2-4 weeks after processing your donation.
If your check is received before December 14, 2012 your donation will be eligible for the President's match
Donations made with Planned Gifts
Planned Gifts
Please see the Planned Gifts and AUFD page
Download an AUFD Planned Giving Form here
Bequest
A bequest is the legal documentation of an intention to give Oakland University all or part of your estate.
A bequest can be documented in one of three ways:
- Will or trust
- Insurance beneficiary form
- Retirement account beneficiary form
Charitable Gift Annuity
With a charitable gift annuity, you make an irrevocable charitable donation and enter into an agreement with the university.
We pay you or a loved one a fixed income for life.
At the end of your (or your loved one's) lifetime, Oakland University receives the remainder of the funds.
Donors who are at least 60 years old may set up a charitable gift annuity for $10,000 or more.