Giving to the SoC

The most traditional and common way in which to support the School of Communication is with a gift of cash. If you would like to make a gift of cash, please make your check payable to the School of Communication, and mail it, along with a short letter stating the purpose of your gift, to the following address:

University of Miami
Division of Development and Alumni Relations
Post Office Box 025388
Miami, Florida 33102

Your gift, no matter the amount, will help ensure that the University of Miami will continue to be a strong educational asset for our students, and a vital resource for our community.

Thank you for considering a gift to the University of Miami.

The easiest and most convenient way to make a contribution is by credit card. The online giving form is fast, safe, and secure. The University accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

• All donors receive a gift receipt to use for tax purposes; and, to recognize our appreciation for different levels of giving, UM has established a donor recognition program.
• These donations help UM to make a lasting impact in our local communities as well as around the globe.

Gifts of stock and bonds are welcomed at the University of Miami; however, these gifts require special planning and consultation with your professional financial advisor and the University of Miami staff. The University recommends that donors who have decided to make a gift of stock contact Angie Gonzalez-Kurver at 305-284-5038 or ajgonzalez@miami.edu. Transfer instructions will be provided.

Gifts of appreciated securities typically carry benefits not associated with gifts made by check, cash or credit card:

• You avoid capital gains tax. Any gain is taxable if you sell stock or mutual fund shares yourself, but not if you transfer ownership to the University.
• Your charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes is based on the full, fair market value of the shares on the date the gift is made.
• You receive credit from UM for the full fair market value of the shares, but the cost to you is only your original purchase price.

For more information about the benefits, contact the Development Office at ajgonzalez@miami.edu or 305-284-5038.