Questions and Answers
Below you will find answers to many common questions about Giving Tuesday 2024.
What if the area I would like to support is not listed?
You may support any area at the University with your Giving Tuesday gift. To designate your gift to an area that is not listed above, please choose any option in the drop-down under "Department or Program" and select "Other" from the drop-down list of "Fund Designations." You will be prompted to enter the designation for your gift.
What is the minimum donation amount?
The minimum online donation is $5. All gifts are appreciated and valued!
Will I receive a receipt for my gift?
Yes. You will receive an email receipt.
Is it safe to make my gift on this site?
Yes. The site is 100% secure, and gifts are made over Transport Layer Security. Your information is used only by the University of Mary Washington and the University of Mary Washington Foundation and is never shared with a third party.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. Your gift is to the University of Mary Washington Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, and is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
May I give to more than one area with a single submission of the donation form?
Yes, you can give to as many areas as you would like. On the donation form, click "+Add another gift to your donation," to make multiple gifts to different areas across the University in the same transaction.
I'm having trouble making my donation, and my question is not answered here.
Please contact the Office of University Advancement. We are happy to help and can take your gift over the phone if you prefer. Please call 540-654-1024 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on December 3. Outside of these hours, please email umwgift@umw.edu, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Still have questions?
Contact us at umwgift@umw.edu
