Why Now?
As recently as May 4, 2026, Minnesota’s Office of Higher Education announced that its state grant program has a severe budget deficit, to the tune of $131 million for the next two years. Many Northwestern students rely on these need-based grants to attend classes at UNW, and the redistribution of funds to other state programs is projected to have a significant impact on those individuals’ ability to enroll for the upcoming school year. For many, this means a decrease of $500 to $7,000 in state-funded financial aid this fall.
There is a meaningful and immediate way for you to help these students. The Northwestern Scholarship Fund provides financial aid to a large percentage of our students, ensuring that no one walks this journey alone. You can close unexpected financial gaps created by recent changes to programs like the Minnesota State Grant. Would you prayerfully consider a gift to support students in need?
Partner with us in our UNWavering Mission
We are committed to raising leaders who will represent Christ in each industry, sharing their love for His Word and his world. Will you join us?
Ways to Give
Online Giving
Ready to support Northwestern’s Christ-centered education? You can give now via our secure online giving form. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards are accepted. You can also set up automatic monthly contributions using your credit or debit card.
For questions about your donation or to cancel a recurring gift call 855-448-3269.
Check Payments
A gift by check is always welcome. Please indicate any special designation on the memo line and make your check payable to University of Northwestern and mail to:
University of Northwestern
P.O. Box 130517
Saint Paul, MN 55113
For all gifts received we will issue an official gift receipt for your tax records. Please contact the Office of Advancement at 651-631-5493 with any questions.
Matching Gifts
You may be able to double—or even triple—your gift through a corporate matching gift.
Planned Gifts
Planned giving allows you to support Northwestern and pass on a legacy through intentional stewardship and estate planning. Contact a gift officer for more information.
Stock or Marketable Securities
Northwestern welcomes gifts of stock or other marketable securities. Electronic delivery of stock shares is the most secure and expedient delivery process available and provides efficient internal control as well as cost savings. However, you may also transfer certificates directly.
You may email questions about giving stocks and appreciated assets as gifts to advancement@unwsp.edu. To help you facilitate a gift of stock, please use the following instructions.
Delivering Stock/Bond Certificates Electronically
The account information needed to transfer stock to Northwestern is below. If you wish to enable your broker to facilitate an electronic transfer of stock for you, please let us know you’ve authorized your broker to make this transfer. We can then watch for this transfer to come through.
For University donations, contact Matt Anderson at mjanderson7@unwsp.edu or 651-286-7525.
For Media donations, contact Rich Branham at rabranham@unwsp.edu or 651-631-5285.
Broker: Edward Jones
Investment Rep: Josh Mattson
Phone Number: 651-633-8998
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Account Number: 401-04791-1-3
Contact Advancement
Northwestern’s Advancement team is here to serve you. Please feel free to contact us.
