Is there a minimum gift amount?

Yes, gifts must be a minimum of $5.

Don't see the allocation you wish to give to listed?

You can support any area of campus even if it is not listed in the drop-down menu.  Select "other" from the bottom of the "School/College/RSO/Area of Campus" drop-down menu, as well as the "Fund Designation" drop-down menu.  Then write in the area of campus you want to support in the "Special Gift Instructions or Comments" field towards the bottom of the form.  

Or, you can call or email us and we will help you make your gift to the area of campus you wish to support. You can reach us toll free at 1-866-450-8627 or nadams@admin.umass.edu.

Where do gifts go?

Donors are welcome to designate their gift to any allocation listed on our #UMassGives website.  Don't see the allocation you wish to give to listed?  Call or email us and we will help you make your gift to the area of campus you wish to support. You can reach us toll free at 1-866-450-8627 or nadams@admin.umass.edu. If you don’t wish to designate your gift, you may support “UMass Amherst’s Greatest Needs”. 

Is my gift tax deductible?

Yes. Like all donations to UMass, your gift is tax deductible, and you will be emailed a receipt for your donation in the coming weeks that can be used for tax purposes.

Is it safe to make my gift online?

Yes.  We do not store any of your credit card information. Additionally, the information collected when you make a donation is only used by UMass Amherst. It will not be sold or shared with any third-party organizations.

I am having trouble making my gift.  Why won't it be accepted?

Be sure that the address you are entering on the form is the address affiliated with your card.  If the zip code you entered does not match the zip code associated with your card, your gift cannot be processed. Still having trouble?  Call us toll free at 1-866-450-8627 or email Nathan Adams at nadams@admin.umass.edu and we will help you make your gift.