Be confident your gift is making a difference.

The Fund for Academic Renewal (FAR) helps higher education donors craft targeted gifts with enduring impact. As a program of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, FAR brings over two decades of experience in promoting academic excellence and protecting donor intent. FAR has the expertise and resources to guide you through every step in the gift-making process, from initial planning to drafting a gift agreement to monitoring and evaluating program success.

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If you would prefer us to send a physical copy, at no cost to you, please email FAR Coordinator Emily Burden Rees and provide your name and mailing address.

See how Peter Sulick made a difference at his alma mater through an endowed chair:

“FAR provides a level of expertise that most people do not have but need. If you want to have the best outcome, then you want to educate yourself on a variety of things. And what FAR offers is really important from that point of view. FAR’s help was critical in the ultimate outcome for us.”

– Peter Sulick

Promoting Academic Freedom and Excellence since 1995.

The Fund for Academic Renewal is a program of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions to FAR are fully tax-deductible to the maximum extent provided by law.