Empowering your community.
At the University of Southern Maine Foundation, we believe that philanthropy is most powerful when it’s shared. Through crowdfunding and social fundraising, members of the USM community (alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends) can come together to champion the programs, projects, and opportunities that matter most.
Crowdfunding empowers individuals and groups to create focused fundraising campaigns for specific needs: student scholarships, academic departments, athletics teams, or special projects. By sharing these campaigns with your networks—whether on social media, by email, text message, phone call, or in person—you help amplify the impact far beyond what any one of us could do alone.
Social fundraising works because it’s personal. When you ask your classmates, colleagues, family, and friends to join you in supporting USM, you’re not just raising dollars—you’re telling the story of why this place matters. Every share, every message, and every gift builds momentum.
These campaigns are about more than reaching fundraising goals—they are about building community, celebrating Husky pride, and making sure every USM student has the resources and opportunities to succeed. Together, we can show the incredible power of the USM community.
Interested in starting a social fundraising or crowdfunding campaign?
Contact Zoë Cumler, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement: 207-780-5273 or zoe.cumler@maine.edu
Let’s continue the conversation.
Contact Erin Macey, Executive Director of Development:
Phone: 207-780-4408 or Fax: 207-780-4778
Email: erin.macey@maine.edu
Mail: Make your check payable to University of Southern Maine Foundation and addressed to Erin Macey, USM Foundation, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04101-9300
When planning to make a gift to USM, seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.