University of Michigan - Flint

When making a gift to the University of Michigan-Flint, you can choose to support any of the following areas.

Scholarships 

You can make it possible for a student to attend UM-Flint.  You could fund the education for a future doctor, teacher, or business leader.  An accessible education is at the core of the UM-Flint mission.  Scholarships open doors to deserving students, allowing them to focus on their education, not on how they will pay for it.  It all starts with you.  For information on specific scholarship funding opportunities, including the annual University of Michigan-Flint Scholarship Competition, visit our Scholarships page or contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

College, Schools, and Programs 

Departments and programs on campus are turning to donors like you for support as State funding continues to decrease.  Learn how and where your gift can make the difference to better serve our students.

College of Arts and Sciences

Dean – D.J. Trela, Ph.D.

Major Gift Officer – Shelly Hoffman

(810) 424-5427 or shelhof@umflint.edu        

School of Education and Human Services

Dean – Mary Jo Finney, Ph.D.

Major Gift Officer – Nicole Borcherding

(810) 424-5482 or nborcher@umflint.edu

School of Health Professions and Studies

Dean – Barbara Kornblau, Ph.D.

Major Gift Officer – Stacey Doyle

(810) 424-5429 or staedend@umflint.edu

School of Management

Dean – John A. Helmuth, Ph.D.

Major Gift Officer – Melissa Stephens-Farrell

(810) 424-5480 or msfarrell@umflint.edu 

Annual Giving Initiatives 

Annual support from donors like you is becoming more crucial with each passing year.  Gifts from faculty, staff, alumni, and friends provide a reliable, flexible supply of funds that enable the unit to place resources where they are most immediately needed or where opportunities are greatest.  To learn more about how you can support annual giving at UM-Flint, visit our Annual Giving page or contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

Online Credit Card Giving
Make a gift to the University of Michigan-Flint through U-M's secure encrypted system: Give Online!

Gifts by Mail
Making a gift is as easy as writing a check and letting us know, in a letter, how you would like the gift to be used. Take advantage of our One Time Gift Form (PDF) which makes giving a gift even more convenient. You can mail your gift to: Development and Alumni Relations, 303 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48502-1950. 

Securities
There are several advantages when it comes to Gifts of Securities.  With this type of gift you get an income tax deduction based on the value of the securities at the time you make the gift and you avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the securities.  Another plus is that the university can immediately use the proceeds for the purpose you specify or for general support of essential initiatives.  The value of your gift will be the average of the high and the low trading prices on the official date of your gift. The date of gift is the day the University assumes ownership of the security.

Matching Gifts
Increase your gift to UM-Flint with a matching gift from your employer.  Not sure if your company matches gifts?  Visit http://www.matchinggifts.com/umich/ to search and find out.

Gifts-in-Kind
Gifts in kind are non-monetary items of tangible personal property or other physical assets that represent value to the University.  Examples might include books, artwork, and equipment.  If you believe you have a potential gift in kind, please call the Development and Alumni Relations at (810)424-5448.

Payroll Deductions
University of Michigan-Flint faculty and staff may use the Payroll Deductions Form (PDF) to make gifts through payroll deductions.

Planned Giving

Establishing a gift within your own financial and estate plan requires careful thought and consideration with your own attorney, accountant, or financial advisor. Our staff is ready to work with you and your advisor in confidence and without obligation to help you explore the best possible method of giving for your circumstance.  Visit our Planned Giving page or contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations to learn more.