What if the area I would like to support is not listed?

You may support any area at the University with your Mary Wash Day gift. To designate your gift to an area that is not listed, please choose any option in the drop-down menu 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!

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.

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.

May I make my Mary Wash Day gift over the phone or in person? 

Yes! Please call 540-654-1024 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, to make a gift over the phone. If you would like to deliver your gift in person, you may bring it to the Jepson Alumni Executive Center at 1119 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 2 or from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 3.

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.

May I sign up for a recurring gift on Mary Wash Day? 

Due to the volume of gifts on Mary Wash Day, we are unable to set up recurring gifts on this day. Please contact the Office of Annual Giving if you would like to enroll in recurring giving: 540-654-1024 or umwgift@umw.edu.

What is the "Donor Wall," and what if I do not want my name listed? 

Donors have four options upon making their gift: they can choose to have their name and gift amount displayed on the donor wall, to have only their name but not their gift amount displayed, to have only their donation amount but not their name displayed, or to remain completely anonymous with no information displayed. The choice is yours, but we encourage you to share your gift to inspire others! 

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 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, to make a gift over the phone. Outside of these hours, please email umwgift@umw.edu, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.