Make a Gift
The needs are many, the choices broad. From a small donation to a large endowment, every contribution to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is vital. Give now online, or read on for more information.
Many alumni choose to support the department from which they graduated. Others designate an existing scholarship or co-curricular activity such as internships or study abroad. Some endow new scholarships or apply funds to specific initiatives. When donors choose to leave gifts unrestricted, SBS will put their support where it’s needed most. If your employer participates in a matching gift program, the size of your contribution multiplies. Nearly 9,000 companies around the world participate. Check now to see if yours does.
Where to Give
SBS Unrestricted Gift
By allowing the dean to focus on areas of need as they arise, unrestricted gifts to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences provide tremendous benefit directly to students and faculty, helping departments fulfill their central mission of teaching and research.
SBS Opportunity Fund
Gifts to the Opportunity Fund allow the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to
- Provide merit-based financial aid to our best students
- Expand opportunities for students to study abroad and participate in internships
- Devise departmental curricula and create a core college curriculum that incorporates emerging social, economic and political issues into undergraduate and graduate education
- Honor distinguished teaching and community service at both faculty and student levels
- Expand outreach programs in the Commonwealth
SBS Departments and Programs
Many SBS departments and programs are building their own endowment funds to support specific needs such as undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, faculty research, lecture series, and research initiatives. Click here to learn more about giving to SBS departments and programs.
For more information, contact Saige Reisler, director of development, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Draper Hall, 40 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01003-9274; 413.545.7187.
How to Give
To make a gift of cash online:
Click here to make a gift with your credit card. Be sure to designate a selection related to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences as the recipient.
To make a gift by mail or fax:
You can send a check by mail; or fax a gift and charge it to your credit card (download the form to accompany checks and faxes 
).
You may wish to give stocks, mutual funds, real estate, or personal property. You can donate shares of stock outright or use them to create an income-producing annuity or trust. The same applies to other assets, such as real estate or insurance policies you no longer need. Click here for details on how to proceed .
For detailed information on any of these giving options, contact Saige Reisler, director of development, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Draper Hall, 40 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01003-9274; 413.545.7187.
