Explore the many different ways to make your gift in support of the University of Southern Maine and our students:
Online, Check or Phone
- Donate online
- Mail a check made payable to the USM Foundation, addressed to: Erin Macey, USM Foundation, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300
- Call 207-780-4408 or Fax 207-780-4778
- Email: erin.macey@maine.edu
Gifts in Kind
We welcome gifts of personal property like books, art, musical instruments, real estate, specialized equipment and more. These and other gifts in kind enrich USM’s holdings and benefit our faculties and departments. For more information on donating personal property to USM, please contact Erin Macey, Executive Director of Development, at erin.macey@maine.edu or call 207-780-4408.
Matching Gifts
Your gift to USM could have twice the impact. Many employers have matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. For more information about matching gifts, please contact Erin Macey, Executive Director of Development, at erin.macey@maine.edu or call 207-780-4408.
Securities and Wire Transfers
For information about how to give the gift of securities, please contact Erin Macey, Executive Director of Development, at erin.macey@maine.edu or call 207-780-4408.
Corporate and Foundation Gifts
For information about giving to the University of Southern Maine through your company or foundation, please contact Erin Macey, Executive Director of Development, at erin.macey@maine.edu or call 207-780-4408.
Payroll Deductions
Payroll deduction (PDF) makes it easy for employees to give to the University of Southern Maine. If you work for USM currently, or are a retiree, learn more about payroll deduction by contacting Sam Lambert, Assistant Director of Advancement Operations, at samantha.b.lambert@maine.edu or call 207-780-4104.
Donor Advised Funds
A donor advised fund gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to the University of Southern Maine and other qualified charities. To learn more about giving to USM through Donor Advised Funds, please contact Erin Macey, Executive Director of Development, at erin.macey@maine.edu or call 207-780-4408.
Planned Giving
By planning a gift to the University of Southern Maine as part of your overall estate and financial plans, you have the power to make a lasting impact on our programs and future generations of students. Learn more about the tools you need to plan a gift that fits your individual circumstances and goals by visiting our Planned Giving website or contact Erin Macey, Executive Director of Development, at erin.macey@maine.edu or call 207-780-4408.