Fund for Mary Washington

The University's ability to remain true to who we are is made possible by the generosity of Fund for Mary Washington donors. Your gifts to the Fund for Mary Washington allow us to maintain small class sizes and protect affordability while underlining our commitment to providing the best liberal arts and sciences experience.

Your gift will touch the lives of every Eagle, and we're sincerely grateful for all gifts, regardless of size.

When you make your gift to the Fund for Mary Washington on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, you will #MakeItPossibleUMW for our students to continue to succeed.

Alumni: Each gift of $500 or less made to the Fund for Mary Washington on December 3, 2024 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by an anonymous alumna up to $5,000!

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Fund for Mary Washington Alumni Match

An anonymous alumna will match each alumni gift of $500 or less to the Fund for Mary Washington, up to $5,000 total.

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Encourage your Eagle during finals week

Parents, guardians, and family members of current students: Make your gift during Giving Tuesday to the Fund for Mary Washington, and we'll send your student a bag of Hershey's Hugs and Kisses with your note of encouragement during finals week.

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Receive a Recipe

When you make a gift on December 3, you will receive a one-of-a-kind Mary Wash-inspired recipe from Jenn Reyes '99, a former contestant on "The Great American Baking Show".

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Say "Thank You"

Make your gift in honor or in memory of someone who made your Mary Washington experience. On the donation form, select "yes" when prompted if this gift is in honor or memory.

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Name a Mary Washington Squirrel

When you make a gift of $19.08 or more to the Fund for Mary Washington on Giving Tuesday, you can name a campus squirrel and receive your own digital certificate!