Giving
Ways of Giving to the School
Why is my philanthropic investment in the School of Nursing important?
During the School of Nursing's academic year, philanthropic partnerships with alumni, friends, businesses, corporations and foundations constitute millions of dollars in valuable support to supplement the School's annual operating budget and programs.
It is people like you who have helped the School become a national leader in nursing education and contributed to the development of the nursing profession and nursing science. There is currently a critical shortage of qualified nurses that is expected to increase throughout the decade. Since state support of higher education continues to decline, the philanthropic investments made by partners like you, has become increasingly important for providing outstanding nursing education.
Why should I support the School of Nursing's annual fund?
When you support the School of Nursing's annual fund, you become a partner in providing quality nursing education. The annual fund supports our continued efforts to seek excellence. The resources are used to pay faculty salaries, support academic departments, provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, expand and upgrade our technological capabilities, provide funds for guest lecturers and programs, sustain our Living History Museum and support other important areas of the School. The annual fund supports the quality of education our student's receive and helps the School retain it as outstanding academic reputation.
How can I invest in the School of Nursing?
Investing in the future of the University of Maryland School of Nursing is easy. The School of Nursing Development staff is available to answer any questions you may have. Call 410-706-7640 or visit online.
The University Accepts
Cash, Checks, Money Orders and Credit Cards
Cash, checks, money orders and credit card payments are accepted. Please make all checks payable to the University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, Inc. If you wish to make a credit card payment, please contact the Development Office at 410-706-7640.
Appreciated Securities
An investment of long term-appreciated securities has two major advantages. It provides you with an income tax deduction and it eliminates capital gains tax deductions to the fullest extent allowable under the law. If you wish you to transfer appreciated securities to the School of Nursing, please contact the University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, Inc. at 410-706-4385 for instructions on transferring.
Corporate Matching Programs
Many companies offer matching gifts to support the philanthropic investments of their employees. You can find out if your company has a corporate matching gift program by contacting your employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office.
Philanthropic Investment
There are several other ways to make a philanthropic investment in the School of Nursing including:
Endowed Funds
Over the years, many donors have chosen to create endowed funds to support an academic program, faculty endowment, undergraduate and graduate student scholarships, lecture series and/or a library book fund. A gift of $25,000 or more is to required to create an endowed fund. Endowed funds become part of the University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, Inc.'s endowment portfolio. The principal of the fund is preserved and the only income from the fund is used to support the specified program or activity. All endowments are managed to increase and protect the principal investment. For more information, contact Associate Dean Laurette Hankins via e-mail or by phone, 410-706-7640.
Bequest or Planned Gift
The University of Maryland School of Nursing has established the Legacy Council to honor individuals who designate that all or a portion of their estate be provided to the School of Nursing through a bequest or deferred gift commitment. Bequests and planned gifts can provide significant estate, capital gains and income tax deductions, as well as life income opportunities. For more information contact Associate Dean Laurette Hankins, 410-706-7640 or visit: www.umaryland.edu/plannedgiving.