Giving Tuesday at St. Mary's College
What is Giving Tuesday?
St. Mary’s College of Maryland embraced Giving Tuesday in 2014, and since that time has raised nearly $2.5 million on this global day of giving thanks to supporters like you. This year, our goal is to reach 3,000 donors, including 1,000 alumni donors. Whether you can give $10 or $10,000, every donor brings us closer to that goal. By contributing to this year’s priority fund, the LEAD Fund, or another SMCM fund that’s meaningful to you, you’ll be making a direct impact on our students and their future.
FAQs
The LEAD Fund provides unmet, critical funds to fuel an experiential, liberal arts honors education that will ensure the success of our students. Some of the many examples include funding for the renovation of laboratories, science equipment, and the Honors College Promise, a commitment to provide every student with an internship, undergraduate research opportunity or international - or globalization at home - experience.
It’s simple. On Monday, December 2 at 4:00 p.m. through Tuesday, December 3 at midnight (EST), make a donation of at least $10 to St. Mary’s College. Then, follow the excitement through this website and on social media throughout the day.
Most will give through the special Giving Tuesday online giving form. However, if you’re more comfortable giving by check or over the phone, you may do that too.
- By check: Make payable to “SMCM Foundation” with “Giving Tuesday - SMCM (Fund Name)” in the memo line, postmark by Tuesday, December 3, and mail to SMCM Foundation, 47645 College Drive, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686
- By phone: Call the Office of Institutional Advancement at (240) 895-4282 on Tuesday, December 3 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
To the designation of your choice! We encourage you to consider the featured fund - the LEAD Fund - however you can always give to your favorite academic department, student club, varsity team, scholarship or any of the other 400+ SMCM funds. In the end, we just want you to BECOUNTED!
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Absolutely! The fiscal year at St. Mary’s College of Maryland runs from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.
Yes. Gifts to the SMCM Foundation are 100% tax-deductible, as provided by law. Donors will receive a receipt upon making their online donation.