Ways to Give
There are many ways to make a meaningful impact at Concordia University, Nebraska. Whether through a one-time gift, a recurring contribution or a legacy gift in your will, your generosity helps sustain our mission of providing Christ-centered education and shaping future leaders for the church and the world. You can also explore unique giving opportunities, such as endowments, business partnerships or matching gifts, each tailored to align with your passions and priorities. No matter how you choose to give, your support creates lasting blessings for our students, faculty and community.
Giving Opportunities
Concordia Fund
The Concordia Fund is the foundation of our mission, delivering essential support to sustain the university's operations and fund scholarships that make a Concordia education both exceptional and attainable.
Concordia Faithful
Concordia Faithful celebrates the collective impact of a community of supporters making small, monthly gifts to Concordia's operations and scholarships funds. Set up a month-to-month gift of any amount to any designation.
Weller Society
The Weller Society for Leadership recognizes alumni, parents and friends of Concordia who commit to providing at least $1,500 annually to the Concordia Fund, which funds the university's core operating needs each year.
Bulldog Athletics Association Membership (BAAM)
Support the Concordia Bulldogs teams with your Bulldog Athletic Association Membership (BAAM). Choose your level of support and earn perks such as free entry to all Concordia-sponsored home athletic events and free Bulldog gear.
Congregations for Concordia University, Nebraska (CCUNE)
Congregations for Concordia University, Nebraska (CCUNE) equips students from our member LCMS congregations by enabling them to obtain a Christ-centered, Lutheran education while preparing for their vocational callings.
Golden Reunion and Alumni Classes
Many of our wonderful alumni classes have chosen to establish scholarships and endowments to continue their legacy and support future alumni. Share your Concordia experience and stay connected to your alma mater!
Endowments
Establishing an endowment at Concordia University, Nebraska is a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy. Your gift becomes a continuous blessing, providing resources that inspire and transform lives for generations.
Concordia Business Partners
As a Concordia Nebraska business partner, you will make a difference in the lives of nearly 2,600 students. One hundred percent of your support is dedicated to the mission of Concordia.
Matching Gifts
Many companies have matching gift programs for their employees who wish to make a gift to a nonprofit organization like Concordia. This is a great way to multiply your gift to support Concordia students.
To find out if your company has a matching gift program, please enter your employer's name below.
Memorial Gifts
Our Treasured Friends memorial gift program provides an opportunity to honor your friends and loved ones. It is a way to celebrate a special occasion, honor a birthday or anniversary or memorialize a loved one who has passed away.
When a Treasured Friends gift is received, a card is sent to the honoree or the family of the person being honored or memorialized, telling them of the gift; however, the amount of the gift is not disclosed.
To make a Treasured Friends gift in honor or in memory of a friend or loved one, please complete this form. Mail it with your gift to:
Our Treasured Friends
Concordia University
Thrivent Choice Dollars
If you’re an eligible Thrivent client and have Choice Dollars® available to direct, you can make a personal donation through Thrivent to Concordia! The outreach funding we receive from both you and Thrivent helps us to continue our important mission. For more info or to direct Choice Dollars, visit thrivent.com/thriventchoice.
"Since coming to Concordia, my confidence in who I am and who God is has grown immensely. Without your support none of this would be possible."
Madi Baker
Lincoln, Nebraska
How to Give
Current Gifts
Gifts given today make an immediate impact on Concordia's mission.
Quick and Simple Gifts
- Cash and checks
- Securities
- IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
Tax-Efficient Gifts
- Gifts of grain and livestock
- Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
Deferred or Planned Gifts
Beneficiary Designations
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan assets
- Payable on Death (POD) / Transfer on Death (TOD) accounts
Life Income Agreements
- Charitable gift annuity
- Charitable remainder trust
Wills and Trusts
The Advancement Team

Derek Engelbart
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
402-643-7487 derek.engelbart@cune.edu
Scott Seevers
Senior Director of Development and Engagement
402-643-7366 Scott.Seevers@cune.edu
Jennifer Furr
Senior Director of Outreach, Relations and Engagement
402-643-7341 jennifer.furr@cune.edu