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  Ways of Supporting Mercy College

 
 
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  • General Info

    Thank you for considering a gift to Mercy College!

    Contributions to Mercy College are urgently needed in order to help Mercy grow and continue to be a dynamic institution that responds decisively to the changing needs of the community, the workplace and the student population. As we pass 50 years of serving the community, we need your support to continue to meet the needs of Mercy College. Gifts are used in a variety of ways including scholarships to deserving students, computers for each campus, equipment for laboratories, support for athletics and acquisitions for libraries. Your generous support will help sustain Mercy's mission of providing equal access to quality higher education.

    There are many giving opportunities that allow you to play a leadership role in contributing to the growth and excellence of Mercy College.

    Types of Funds:

    Annual Fund

    The Annual Fund is the key enabling Mercy College to supply its students with scholarships, attract top-notch faculty, add programs, and meet the College's top priorities. The Annual Fund helps to bridge the gap between tuition paid and the actual cost of providing a Mercy College education, while keeping tuition low and student services high.

    (Click to the PDF of the annual fund brochure here)

    Restricted Funds

    Many supporters prefer to give to a particular area and restrict the use of the funds. Restricted funds are usually set up as an endowed named account. These are monies contributed ($10,000 minimum) where a named fund is set up in perpetuity. The interest from the gift is used to fill a specific need at Mercy College.

    However, contributions of any amount may be restricted to a particular program or Campus.

    Methods of Giving

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    CASH GIFTS:

    The easiest and most direct means of making a gift is with cash or check. Gifts should be directed to the Office of Institutional Advancement at:

    Office of Institutional Advancement
    555 Broadway
    Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

     
         
     

    PLEDGE GIFTS:

    Pledges to Mercy College can be monthly, quarterly, or Semi-annually. Annual Fund pledges must be completed by June 30.

     
         
     

    CREDIT CARDS:

    Credit cards are becoming increasingly popular for making contributions to Mercy College. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Be sure to include your expiration date and the amount of the contribution when making a credit card gift.

     
         
     

    MATCHING GIFTS:

    A terrific means of doubling or tripling the power of your gift. Current or retired employees and their spouses can be eligible for matching gift programs, which are available at many corporations. Check with your human resources office to obtain the forms necessary to apply. Call Institutional Advancement at 914-674-7315 for a list of matching gift companies.

     
         
     

    ESTATE GIFTS:

    Planned Gifts can provide opportunities for donors to support Mercy College in a very significant way while protecting their estate for children and other heirs. Click here for more information on Estate Gifts

     
         
     

    SECURITIES/GIFTS OF STOCK:

    Gifts in the form of appreciated securities can provide valuable tax benefits for donors who wish to avoid capital gains taxes. In general, Federal Tax Law allows a charitable deduction for the full market value on gifts of securities. The contributor in such instances does not pay capital gains taxes on the appreciation. Click here for directions on stock transfers.