Ways to Give

There are so many convenient ways to give to the University at Buffalo. All gifts, large or small, bring you satisfaction and help to improve education for UB students.

Give Online Now!

You can make a gift this very moment using UB's secure online form.

Matching Gifts

You can multiply your support for UB by making use of your employer's matching-gift program. To find out if your company participates, ask your HR department or search our online database of companies that match gifts.

Fax / Mail

You can fax or mail your gift to us. Fill out and return this form (PDF).

Annual Gifts

Every gift you make, regardless of the amount, is important to the University at Buffalo. Every gift affirms the important role UB plays in learning, discovery and service to society. You can make a gift now using UB's secure online form. If you want to give an unrestricted gift, select "UB General Fund" on the convenient form. Or click here to learn more.

Buy a Brick

For more than 150 years, distinguished individuals have left their mark at the University at Buffalo. Now you can too. Learn more.

UB Payroll Deduction

It's easy! As a faculty or staff member, you can choose to make a gift every time UB pays you. To take advantage of this easy option, simply fill out and return the payroll deduction form (PDF).

Endowment

Financial stability for UB. Income in perpetuity. That's what endowments create for UB as well as limiting the university’s dependence on unpredictable sources of revenue, such as government funding. Learn more.

Gift Planning

Learn how you can achieve your philanthropic goals at the University at Buffalo while also benefiting your personal financial position, supplementing your retirement, or providing additional support and security to your family in the Gift Planning section.

Senior Class Challenge

Since 1984, the Senior Class Challenge has offered graduating seniors the opportunity to leave their mark on the University at Buffalo in a very tangible and enduring way. Learn more.

Support UB Student Life Activities and Programs

The Division of Student Affairs has enormous impact on the experience of UB students. From orientation through graduation and everything in between, Student Affairs is where the UB experience takes shape. Learn more.

Gifts of Real Estate

Almost any kind of real estate can make a valuable gift to the University at Buffalo. Learn more

Gifts of Personal Property

Valuable collections such as works of art, rare books, paintings or antiques can be subject to estate taxes. By donating such items during your lifetime, you not only reduce your taxable estate but also reduce your taxable income in the year of the gift.

Gifts of Stocks and Bonds

You can choose to give a gift of appreciated securities in order to benefit from tax advantages. You can receive an income tax deduction equal to the fair-market value of the securities, as well as reduce – or eliminate – capital gains taxes on the transfer.

Gifts of Life Insurance

You may make a gift of life insurance to UB by naming the university as owner, primary or successor beneficiary, or irrevocable beneficiary of a whole life policy. The gift may be a paid-up policy, an existing policy with cash value, or a new policy.

For more information about ways to give, please contact the Development Office.