Frequently Asked Questions

This crowdfunding site is a fundraising tool created by the Office of Development, Alumni and Parent Relations that allows you to give back to the University’s athletic programs online 24/7. It is a quick and easy way to make a lasting impact on the student-athlete experience! The success of this site is driven by social media and collaboration, so be sure to share your participation with others!

Find the project page for the athletic program that you’d like to support and click “View Project”. On the project’s page, click “Give Now”. You will be asked for a contribution amount and credit card information. You can also double the impact of your donation by spreading the word to your friends and family across your social media networks.

Credit card payments are accepted (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover).

Your credit card will be charged immediately upon submitting the donation.

Yes, your contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law. You will receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation. Please keep for your own records.

Yes, when making your contribution you can indicate if you would like to remain anonymous.

Yes, a new page will appear after your donation is made which includes a thank you message. On it, you will also see links that allow you to share your participation with others on social media. Please share and encourage the generosity of others!

Yes, you can mail a check made payable to McKendree University to
McKendree University
Office of Development, Alumni and Parent Relations
701 College Road
Lebanon, Illinois 62254

Be sure to write the athletic program that you would like to designate your gift to in the memo field.

Yes, McKendree University accepts international gifts via credit card or check.

Please contact the Office of Development, Alumni and Parent Relations at (618) 537-6826 or annualfund@mckendree.edu.

Please visit https://giving.mckendree.edu/boosterclub to make your gift online. You can choose from all athletic programs in the drop down box. If you still do not see the athletic program included in the drop down box, please leave a note in the comment box provided.

Our student-athletes are not recipients of the donations, and funds are not earmarked for a specific student-athlete's use. All donations go to McKendree University and the respective program within the athletic department.

Information about the Bearcat Booster Club can be found at https://www.mckendree.edu/boosterclub.

E-mail us as annualfund@mckendree.edu.