Become a Concordia GEM by joining the monthly donor club!
Who are Concordia GEMs? Those that Give Every Month!
Setting up a recurring monthly gift is an easy and cost effective way to make your gift to CUW. Monthly donations can be processed via credit or debit card and can easily be updated at any time.
Long-term impact
Your monthly donation and commitment allows us to plan for the future. Your continued support has a long-term impact in our students' lives.
Built-for-you
Give in a sustainable way, with donations that are manageable for your budget.
Cost effective
Monthly giving means low administrative costs, which means that more of your money goes to where it’s needed most: supporting our uncommon students.
How your contribution makes an impact
Your monthly contribution of any size adds up to make a huge impact on our uncommon students.
| Monthly contribution | Annual impact |
| $8.34/month = | $100/year |
| $20.84/month = | $250/year |
| $41.67/month = | $500/year |
| $83.34/month = | $1,000/year |
| $208.34/month = | $2,500/year |
Frequently asked questions
Your contribution can be designated in any way you wish, but our greatest need is to the Concordia Fund. The Concordia Fund supports scholarships and day-to-day operations of the university. Find out more about the Concordia Fund here.
Any monthly contribution qualifies you to be a “Concordia GEM” (give every month). To help us apply your support in the most cost-effective manner, we recommend a minimum commitment of $20 per month. Even more important than the size of your donation is the commitment you are making to providing regular support each month. Whether it’s $20 or $50 (or more) per month, you can rest assured knowing that you are supporting our uncommon students and programs through a flexible and cost-efficient method of donation.
The most cost-effective way to become a Concordia GEM is by using our online form to setup pre-authorized payments from you credit card. Pre-authorized payments make monthly donations easier by eliminating the need for postage, monthly checks and reminder letters.
Your monthly contribution can be adjusted or cancelled at any time (within 10 days of the next scheduled transaction). Simply contact Linda Zywicki, Gift and Data Assistant, at Linda.Zywicki@cuw.edu or (262) 243-4423.
Monthly donors receive one official charitable tax receipt in January (in time to prepare your taxes) for the total amount of your donations for the previous year. If you have misplaced your tax receipt or have any inquiries about receipting, please contact our office.
Other questions?
Feel free to contact us at concordiafund@cuw.edu.