Building a Legacy of Educational Opportunities: The Campaign for UMUC

Building a Legacy of Educational Opportunities: The Campaign for UMUC

Ways to Give

Online Contribution Form

You can give by cash, check or credit card

Online

Make a secure contribution online. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted.

Make a Gift Online

By Phone

Make your gift conveniently by phone, or ask any questions you may have about giving a gift to UMUC—call 240-684-5100.

By Mail

  1. Complete the Printable Contribution Form [PDF - 775K] to submit your contribution by mail.
  2. Make checks payable to the UMUC Foundation.
  3. Then, mail the completed form to:

    University of Maryland University College
    Office of Institutional Advancement, UC 310
    3501 University Boulevard East
    Adelphi, MD 20783

UMUC—501(c)(3) Status

Now is your chance to make a lasting impact. Alumni, corporations, foundations and friends of the university can make philanthropic gifts to the Campaign for UMUC in many ways.

Find the giving option that
best suits you.

Outright Gifts

Outright gifts are the most simple and frequently used method of giving. Contribute by personal check; by cash in the form of currency, money orders or bank drafts; or online with your Visa, MasterCard or American Express card.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

By joining UMUC's monthly giving program, your contribution can be automatically deducted from your bank account on a bi-weekly or monthly basis. Each deduction will be reflected on your bank statement. If you are interested, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement. 

Pledges

You may make a long-term pledge to establish a major gift, such as an endowed scholarship, a memorial fund to honor a loved one or a fund for an important university priority. This option allows you to make a more significant gift that will have a greater impact.

Gift Planning

Gift Planning includes charitable reminder trusts, gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, bequests or gifts of other assets supporting UMUC programs. You can also make UMUC part of your estate planning. Planning giving fits your financial needs while also helping support UMUC. 

Stock certificates may be delivered to the University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc. (and earmarked for UMUC) or electronically transferred to the Foundation by your broker. Gifts from securities are an easy way to benefit from double tax savings: full deductibility on the fair market value of the gift, plus no capital gains on tax on the appreciation of the shares contributed. Learn more about giving with stock certificates.

Double or Triple the Impact of your Gift

Today, there are more than 1,000 companies that have matching gift programs for employees, family members and often retirees. Participating companies match funds according to different ratios—dollar for dollar is standard; some are higher. Each company has its own matching gift form with its own procedures to follow. Please contact your employer’s benefits office for information on what your company offers.

For More Information

Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement.

Note: Funds for UMUC are administered by The University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc.