Giving To Concordia

The "Build. Grow. Inspire." Campaign

Build. Grow. Inspire. is a comprehensive campaign that will enable Concordia to better prepare leaders for service. Our world greatly needs the contributions of faith-centered, values-based and academically advanced higher education graduates.

BUILD...excellence through campus enhancements

$7M

Improvements to Kretzmann Hall are vital to the continued success of Concordia’s rich tradition of excellence in the fine arts. The project will include the construction of a small performance venue, as well as improvements to rehearsal, practice, arts and theater spaces.

GROW...the University endowment

$5M

To secure the University’s ongoing fulfillment of its mission, Concordia will continue to grow student scholarships, special program and operational endowments, and academic and non-academic chairs.

INSPIRE...through the sustaining fund

$10M

It’s all about the students and the university’s ability to deliver an extraordinary learning experience each day. Student aid, new technology, educational innovation and student life services and activities ensure that quality education can be sustained.

Thank you for considering a gift to the Build. Grow. Inspire. campaign!

BGI Campaign: From President Johnson

Concordia University Chicago tells a remarkable story. Always inspired and shaped by its mission of Christian education, Concordia is thriving—experiencing growth and innovation as it responds to the opportunities and needs in the church and society.

Campaign Goals

Gifts toward capital improvements in this campaign will improve the fine arts instructional and performance facilities for undergraduate student. Giving to an endowment becomes a meaningful legacy and an investment in highly-valued purposes. The Sustaining Fund is essential to balancing an operating budget and unequivocally affirming Concordia’s mission

About the BGI Campaign

This campaign will kick-start a series of campaigns aimed at enhancing campus facilities, endowment and sustaining funds that match the vocational pursuits and passion of our faculty, staff and students.

Campaign Video Series

Since the ending of World War II, America has rapidly changed before our eyes. This special video series is about Concordia during this time of rapid change, its interconnectedness to the Church and world, and its unique mission to its students.

Campaign FAQ

Answers your questions about the Build.Grow.Inspire. Campaign.

The Alumni Phase

By advancing the University’s mission through expanded programs, endowments and facilities, alumni receive greater recognition, prestige and opportunities in the community.

Campaign Leadership

Honoring those dedicated individuals leading this campaign.

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