For the many alumni and friends who enjoy supporting their favorite area of the University of Nebraska, providing their gift just became a lot easier.
The University of Nebraska Foundation’s redesigned Web site at www.nufoundation.org received more than a facelift; it now features an e-giving section to help donors give quickly and securely over the Internet.
“Many people who give to the university are familiar with online shopping and services,” said Terry Fairfield, president and chief executive officer. “It made a lot of sense that we offer them the same level of convenience to give.”
Visitors are directed to a highly secure and private site for e-giving.To begin, they are invited to browse priority support opportunities at UNMC, the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska at Omaha or other university-wide areas and affiliated programs. Helpful features include the ability to give to more than one area and to see one’s total gift amount at all stages.
Online giving is not the only change to the site. It is now easier to navigate through the site, and more information is available about ways to give, planned giving and contacting foundation staff members.
Providing online giving and improving its Web site has prompted the foundation to consider other online services it may offer in the future. “We really look at this as a starting point,” Fairfield said. “We realize there are some donors who will appreciate the convenience of even more online services and information; however, we’ll always be available to donors in person or by phone.”
The foundation teamed up with i2rd (Interactive Information Research and Development) for the redesign of its Web site. The Internet and software development firm is located at the University of Nebraska Technology Park, which was established in 1996 and was made possible through generous support to the foundation.The park’s mission is to provide business development services and space for start-up companies so they succeed and remain in Nebraska.