Request for Donations｜Nagaoka University of Technology 50th Anniversary

Purpose of the Commemorative Project

This project aims to nurture the development of leading engineers with practical and creative skills, promote the revitalization of local industries, and contribute to innovation creation for the attainment of SDGs. To accomplish these aims, the project will advance initiatives to achieve NUT’s Future Vision, and establish facilities to promote intellectual, regional, and international exchanges that bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni, companies, and local governments.

Main uses of the fund

01

Development of open space facilities (Innovation Commons) where students, faculty, staff, company representatives, local government officials, and alumni can gather and freely engage in intellectual, regional, and international exchanges

02

Provision of financial support for the development of leading engineers who possess the practical and creative abilities to innovate and contribute to SDGs, as well as the will to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society

Fundraising Guide

Suggested Donation Amounts

Individuals: 5,000 yen per unit

Companies and organizations:
100,000 yen per unit

We appreciate your understanding of this fund’s aims, and request your generosity and cooperation for multiple units in your gift

Application Period

October 2023 to
March 2027

Target Amount

5hundred million yen

How to Donate

Donations through credit cards

Donations can be made through credit cards. Please make a donation using by this method. Please select “50th Anniversary Commemorative Project” for the use of your donation (project type).

If you wish to donate through bank transfer, please contact our office by E-mail.

Donor Recognition

Acknowledgement of donors on the university website, etc.

The names of donors will be published on the university website and newsletter. (We will not publish the names of donors who wish to
remain anonymous.)

Presentation of a letter of appreciation

Individuals who donate 50,000 yen or more and companies/organizations that donate 300,000 yen or more during an academic year (April to March) will be presented with a letter of appreciation from Nagaoka University of Technology.

Recognition on donor plaques

Donors’ names will be displayed on different-colored plaques based on their cumulative donation amounts. Please refer to the table below for the plaque colors. The donor plaque is planned to be installed in the Innovation Commons that we will develop in the future. We would like to engrave your name on it. We kindly ask for your support.

Cumulative donation amounts	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Individuals	1 million yen or more	500,000 yen or more	100,000 yen or more
Companies/ Organizations	5 million yen or more	1 million yen or more	500,000 yen or more

Cumulative donation amounts	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Individuals	1 million yen or more	500,000 yen or more	100,000 yen or more
Companies/ Organizations	5 million yen or more	1 million yen or more	500,000 yen or more

Tax Benefits for Donors (Japanese taxpayers)

Donations to Nagaoka University of Technology are eligible for tax deductions.
The receipt for tax deduction will be sent to donors whose address is in Japan.

For Individuals

Income tax deductions｜The deductible amount is calculated according to the tax rate multiplied by the donated amount.

For donations exceeding 2,000 yen, the donated amount minus 2,000 yen can be deducted from that year’s income. However, this is limited to an amount that does not exceed 40% of the donor’s gross income.

※ To receive this tax incentive, please include your donation receipt when filing your tax return at the tax office.

Resident tax deductions

For donors residing in Niigata prefecture on January 1st in the year after making the donation, the donated amount (up to 30% of their gross income) can be deducted from their prefectural tax. Donors may also be eligible for tax deductions from municipal tax in their municipality of residence. As the laws can vary among the different municipalities, please contact your municipal government for more details.

Deduction rate: Prefectural tax4%

Deduction rate: Municipal tax6%

For Companies and OrganizationsThe entire donated amount is tax deductible.

The entire donated amount is tax deductible.

Handling of personal information

Information provided on donation application forms will not be shared with a third party nor used for any other purpose except for operations relating to Nagaoka University of Technology Fund programs without the consent of the donor. For more information, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

Other

The university will return donations from individuals, corporations, or organizations that are identified as anti-social forces; donations from individuals, corporations, or organizations recognized by the university to be a hindrance to education and research; and donations from the proceeds of crime.