Give a gift to EIU
There are many ways to give to Eastern. Whether you prefer the convenience of online giving or University payroll deduction or, chatting about your gift directly with a philanthropy officer, we're here to make the process easy for you. The links below will help you make exactly the type of contact that you are most comfortable with.
We are happy to discuss giving opportunties with donors directly. To contact a philanthropy officer please call the Office of Philanthropy at 217.581.3313 or e-mail Karla Evans.
Click here to be taken to our secure site and give a gift to Eastern online. For additional information regarding making a contribution to EIU please call the Office of Philanthropy at 866.581.3313 or print and complete our new Electronic Funds Transfer form. Through EFT you can spread the cost of your annual support over the course of a year by authorizing your bank to transfer to Eastern a monthly amount you’ve predetermined— it is easy and puts your gift to work right away! For more information, please call the Office of Philanthropy at 217.581.3313 or e-mail Karla Evans. When giving it is especially easy to direct your gift to your specific interest area. Options available online include the following:
- Area of Greatest Need
- Emphasis on Eastern
- College of Arts and Humanities
- College of Education and Professional Studies
- College of Sciences
- Booth Library
- Minority Initiatives
- Graduate School Program
- Panther Club/Athletics
- Honors College
- Tarble Arts Center
- Scholarship
- WEIU-TV / FM
- Celebration of the Arts
- School of Continuing Education
- Lumpkin College of Business & Applied Sciences
EIU employees may make a contribution through payroll deduction. For more information, please contact Karla Evans or call 217.581.3313.