Making a difference

Much like the cornerstone of a building marks the beginning of the foundation and sets reference for the rest of the structure, the Concordia Fund plays a key role in fulfilling our mission as a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world. We have established the Concordia Cornerstone Society as an effort to raise awareness of the Concordia Fund - unrestricted gifts to help impact the immediate needs of our students.

Join the Concordia Cornerstone Society by making gifts to the Concordia Fund of $1,000 or more each fiscal year (July - June).

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What is the Concordia Fund?

Tuition only covers a portion of the actual cost to educate each student. The Concordia Fund was established to offset the remaining expenses, allowing us to offer Concordia’s students the increased quality and experience they deserve, without placing a greater burden on them. Donations to the Concordia Fund support the day-to-day operations of the university, provide scholarship support, and enhance the student experience. This is our GREATEST need.

Chief cornerstone

The cornerstone of a building has great significance, much like Jesus Christ has in our Christian faith. As Paul wrote to the people of Ephesus:

"...you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people, members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone."

Ephesians 2:19–20

Member benefits

Members of the Concordia Cornerstone Society will enjoy benefits such as:

Unique Gift Recognition

Membership Newsletter

Exclusive Connection Opportunities with the President

Reserved Seating and Dinner Invitation to Christmas at Concordia

Homecoming Campus Tour

Athletic Home Game Pass

Premier Access to Complimentary Pre-Estate Planning

From our donors

  • Giving to the Concordia Fund is one way we can help countless students fulfill their vocations in a university that cares about them as a person and not just a number.

    Kim Masenthin / CUW Donor

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  • By supporting the Concordia Fund, I look forward to having a small part joining with others in keeping CUW an affordable, academic, excellent, Christ-centered, Lutheran university.

    Rev. Darrel Bergelin / CUW Donor

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  • It is an honor for Judy and I to be a part of supporting Concordia University with our gifts through the Concordia Fund.

    Mike and Judy Maynard / CUW and CUAA Donors

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  • My most influential factor in giving to the Concordia Fund are the graduates I’ve personally known (who) are beacons of light serving God and their communities.

    Peter Wertanen / CUW Donor

Contact

For more information about supporting the Concordia Fund, contact:

Sam Gade

Sam Gade


Director of the Concordia Fund
262-243-4417
sam.gade@cuw.edu