Making a tax deductible donation to the Guide Service is easy!
  1. Log on to the Alumni Association's giving website by clicking here.
  2. In the "Gift Allocation" section, indicate that you would like your gift to go to the University Guide Service in the "Other" box.
Why Give?
Gifts to the University Guide Service can be used in many ways:
  • Host Receptions on Reunions Weekend
  • Host a Homecoming Reception for UGS alumni
  • Publish and mail The Guiding Light
  • Print and post organization advertisements and try-out information at the beginning of each semester
  • Print tour evaluation cards for Admission and Historical Tours
  • Alleviate costs for current members, including:
    • membership dues
    • Jefferson Cups for Little Guides
    • Member Pins for new Guides
  • Maintain a small discretionary fund for emergencies
Funds given to UGSAN can be used to create a general endowment which can be used for either alumni or undergraduate purposes. Some examples include:
  • eventually purchasing and maintaining Pavilion VIII
  • sponsoring a graduate fellowship for (a) student(s) who will research the history of the University or other subjects beneficial to the University Guide Service
  • sponsoring a chair in the History department
  • participating in capital campaigns around Grounds (Colonnade Restoration, etc.)
  • maintaining an alumni support network
  • other purposes defined by the UGSAN membership
A gift of any size is helpful to the organization. As an example, you may know that UGS awards a pin and a Jefferson Cup to each of its new members as a symbol of their membership in the organization. Pins are expensive, and have caused Probie dues to rise to nearly $70. Big Guides have traditionally provided the Jefferson Cups as a gift to their Little Guide. However, the financial burden of Big Guiding has begun to make it difficult for Guides to serve in this role for more than a single semester - and we've had shortage of Big Guides for the last two semesters. As a result, we're looking to endow the awarding of Jefferson Cups and Pins. Hopefully, this will make the Guide Service a more enjoyable experience for all of our members.

We sincerely appreciate any support you are able to provide.

Uguide Alumni