How to Give

In observance of the holidays, Moravian University, Moravian Theological Seminary, and Lancaster Theological Seminary will be closed Monday, December 23, through Wednesday, January 1.

If you would like to give a year-end gift, please visit moravian.edu/giveagift-mts or moravian.edu/giveagift-lts.
Online gifts must be made by 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, December 31.
Gifts sent by mail must be postmarked no later than December 31 and should be mailed to Moravian University and Theological Seminary, 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Stock gifts must be received in Moravian's brokerage account on or before December 31. Please coordinate with your broker prior to Friday, December 20 to ensure your gift will be received. Instructions can be found at moravian.edu/seminary-education/giving/how-to-give.

If you need further assistance, please contact Development & Alumni Engagement at 1-800-429-9437 or brandl@moravian.edu.

Thank you for your ongoing and generous support!

Online Gifts

Giving to Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary is simple, safe, and secure using our online portals.

GIVE a Gift to MTS

GIVE a Gift to LTS

If your mailing address is outside of the United States and you would like to give a gift, contact Lisa Brand, Assistant Vice President of Development Operations, at brandl@moravian.edu or 610-861-1338, instead of using our online form.

Recurring Gifts

Automatic Deduction

Giving is easy with a recurring gift from your credit or debit card account. Alumni, friends, faculty, and staff can set up recurring gifts by visiting our online giving forms and following the instructions—choose the amount, frequency, and timing of your gift that fits your budget, as well as the fund or program you would like it to benefit. Recurring gifts have an immediate and consistent impact on our students and campus!

Please note: The Development office recently changed its giving platform to RaiseDonors. Every supporter can access and manage their giving using their own donor portal. If you have any questions, contact Michele Ryan G’22, P’19, P’22, Associate Director, Data Management & Reporting, at ryanm06@moravian.edu or 610-625-7909.

Payroll Deduction

Faculty and staff can also set up recurring gifts through payroll deduction. Your bi-weekly contributions (26 between July 1 and June 30) to the Seminary will be credited to the fund or program of your choice.

To enroll in payroll deduction, complete the Payroll Deduction Authorization Form.

Acknowledgements

After you enroll in recurring giving, you will receive an acknowledgment letter and receipt for your first gift. You will also receive two additional records of your contributions throughout the year—one at the end of the calendar year, and another at the end of Moravian’s fiscal year (June 30).

Examples of Recurring Gifts

Monthly		Biweekly paycheck (26 total paychecks)		Annually
$8.34/month	or	$3.85/paycheck	=	$100/year
$20.84/month	or	$9.62/paycheck	=	$250/year
$41.67/month	or	$19.24/paycheck	=	$500/year
$83.34/month	or	$38.47/paycheck	=	$1,000/year
$125/month	or	$57.70/paycheck	=	$1,500/year

If you have questions about recurring gifts, contact Lisa Brand, Assistant Vice President of Development Operations, at brandl@moravian.edu or 610-861-1338.

Other Ways to Give

In addition to giving gifts online or through recurring gifts, you can give gifts to Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary in a variety of other ways.

Checks

Checks to MTS may be sent to:
Development & Alumni Engagement
Moravian University
1200 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018

Checks to LTS may be sent to:
Development & Alumni Engagement
Lancaster Theological Seminary
555 W James Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

Credit Cards

In addition to giving a credit card gift online, you can also give a gift by calling the Department of Development & Alumni Engagement at 1-800-429-9437. We accept MasterCard, Visa, AmEx, and Discover.

Donor Advised Funds

To give a gift from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF), use the button below to enter the name of the institution where your DAF is held. This will direct you to a login page.

Give now from your Donor-Advised Fund

Matching Gifts

Matching gifts are a great way to increase your support without additional out-of-pocket expense to you. Thousands of companies and corporate foundations match gifts to nonprofit institutions, such as as Moravian Theological Seminary or Lancaster Theological Seminary.

Matching gifts are a very important source of the Seminaries’ financial support. You can double, or even triple, the value of your gift by notifying your employer of your donation! (You may be eligible to submit matching gift claims from both your own and your spouse's employer for the same gift.)

Enter the name of your employer, your spouse's employer, or (if you are retired) your former employer to learn more about their matching gift program.

Matching gift and volunteer grant information provided by

Non-Cash Gifts

Gifts of Stock

Shares of publicly traded companies and mutual funds may be transferred electronically to Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary through Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management.

If you have owned a stock for more than 12 months and it has appreciated in value during that time, you would incur a capital gains tax by selling it. However, if you give that stock to Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary as a gift, you avoid the capital gains tax and can also claim an income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the gift up to an amount equal to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income. Any unused deduction may be carried forward for up to five years.

Electronic Transfers of Shares of Publicly Traded Stock and Mutual Funds

Shares of publicly traded companies and mutual funds may be transferred electronically to Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary.

GIVE a Gift of Securities

You are entitled to a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the securities. This value is based on the average of the high and low price on the date of transfer. You will receive an acknowledgment letter from Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary for the value of your gift.

Gifts In-Kind or Gifts of Property/Real Estate

Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary welcome in-kind gifts or gifts of real estate or other property; however, these gifts must fit within their stated mission. Other considerations include whether the property is marketable, whether there are undue restrictions on the use, display, or sale of the property, and whether there are any carrying costs for the property.

For more information, contact your Gift Officer or the Department of Development & Alumni Engagement at 1-800-429-9437.

Legacy Giving

Thoughtful planning to create your legacy can provide benefits now and/or later for you, your loved ones, and Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary. For ideas, examples, and more, visit our Legacy Giving webpage.

If you have questions about the process of giving a gift to Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary, contact Lisa Brand, Assistant Vice President of Development Operations, at brandl@moravian.edu or 610-861-1338.