Thank You for a Historic Giving Tuesday! Your generosity made this Giving Tuesday one for the books—thank you! #FLCForever


Questions and Answers

Below you will find answers to many common questions about #FLCFOREVER 2024.

What is #FLCForever Giving Tuesday? 

#FLCForever Giving Tuesday is Fort Lewis College's online Giving Day - a celebration of generosity in our Skyhawks community. For 24 hours, alumni, students, parents, friends, staff, and faculty come together to invest in what matters most to them at FLC. 

When is #FLCForever Giving Tuesday? 

December 3 at 12:00 am through 11:59 pm (MT). 

Why should I participate in #FLCForever Giving Tuesday? 

By donating during FLC's annual Giving Tuesday, you can help unlock challenge funds or take advantage of matches—amplifying the impact of your gift. Every gift of any size will impact students whether you choose to support the President's Impact Fund, Scholarships, Student Engagement, Athletics, or all of them!

Who can participate?

Anyone! Gifts of all sizes from all members of the community will be counted toward challenges - students, parents, alumni, friends, faculty, staff, neighbors, roommates, aunts, uncles, and new friends who love FLC.

What are challenges?

Throughout #FLCForever Giving Tuesday, a variety of challenges will create opportunities to unlock gifts and additional matching funds. These may include goals for a certain number of people to donate within a certain period, or to donate a certain amount, which will unlock additional funding. Click "challenges" at the top of this page to see what's in store this year!

What is an Ambassador?

Ambassadors help us spread the word about #FLCForever Giving Tuesday and encourage classmates, friends, and family to join in on the fun by making a gift and/or becoming an Ambassador, too! Sign up to become an Ambassador and receive exclusive updates and content to share with your network to build excitement. Go Skyhawks!

Is there a minimum donation amount?

We believe that gifts of every size make a difference! Every gift of $5 or more supports #FLCForever Giving Tuesday.

Is my contribution tax-deductible?

Yes. You will receive a confirmation that acts as a donation receipt for tax purposes.

Can I make a gift by phone or mail?

Can I make a gift by phone or mail?

 

Yes. You can give by phone at 970.247.7080.

 

Or mail your check (made payable to Fort Lewis College Foundation) to:

        Fort Lewis College 
        Office of Advancement
        1000 Rim Drive
        Durango, CO 81301

If paying by check, please make note in the comment line of the check where you'd like your gift directed. 

I don't see my favorite FLC cause featured or a related challenge. Can I still support it for #FLCFOREVER Giving Tuesday?

Yes! We appreciate gifts to all areas of the College, featured or not. Simply select the general category of "#FLCFOREVER IMPACT: DEPARTMENTS & INITIATIVES", then under "fund designation" select "other".  A text box will appear entitled instructing you to designate where you'd like your donation to be attributed. We will match all donor intent with the most appropriate fund based on your wishes! If your favorite cause does not have a specific challenge this year, you will need to follow these steps. 

Can I give to multiple areas?

Yes! To add multiple designations to your gift amount, select "add another gift to your donation" underneath the dollar amount you choose.

When will my card be charged?

Your credit/debit card will be charged immediately upon finalizing your gift. When making a gift with your credit card, be sure to use your billing address and NOT your mailing address.

Who should I contact if I have a question about my gift?

970.799.3252 or foundation@fortlewis.edu 

I do not see a donation form! Where should I be looking? 

If it it prior to or after Giving Tuesday, there will not be a donation form visible. Donation forms are available at https://givingday.fortlewis.edu December 3 at 12:00 am - 11:59 pm. Prior to this date, you may read about challenges and look through our #FLCFOREVER IMPACT: DEPARTMENTS & INITIATIVES sections to get prepared for the big day! 

Still have questions?

Contact us at foundation@fortlewis.edu