Naming Opportunities – Gifts to the building provide opportunities to permanently recognize and honor the donor or an honoree of the donor’s choosing. Click here for some examples. To discuss a gift to the building, please contact Patricia (Pattie) Dillon Sobczak.



Endowments – Setting up an endowment ensures that the donor’s gift will continue to benefit the library into the future. Working with a Chapman development director, donors can designate endowment amounts and how gifts are to be used in the library. To discuss a possible pledge please contact University Advancement.

Pledge – Making a pledge enables the donor to distribute a gift commitment over a defined period of years. Working with a Chapman development director, donors can designate pledge amounts, time periods and how gifts are to be used in the library. To discuss a possible pledge please contact Patricia (Pattie) Dillon Sobczak.

Securities – By giving stocks and bonds to the library, a donor may receive tax benefits. To discuss a gift of securities to the library, please contact Patricia (Pattie) Dillon Sobczak.

Property – Gifts of property that comply with the university’s real estate policy are also welcome. Please contact contact Patricia (Pattie) Dillon Sobczak.

Cash Gifts – The simplest way to make a one-time cash gift is by check made payable to Chapman University and specify Leatherby Libraries as the recipient. Mail to: Chapman University, Gift Recorder, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866.

Gifts-In-Kind – Gifts of books, art, historical documents and other items are considered gifts-in-kind. Call the library at (714) 532-7742 or the University Advancement office for assistance in making a gift to the library.

“Honor with Books” Bookplate program-The purchase of a personalized bookplate recognizes and honors the donor or an honoree of the donor’s choosing. To become involved in the bookplate program, please contact the Leatherby Libraries at (714) 532-7742.