Ways to Give
We offer a wide variety of ways to show your support and give to Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. We have outlined a number of different options below, designed to help you tailor your support to meet your philanthropic goals.
If you would like to make an online gift to the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, please click here.
Area(s) of philanthropic interest
- Scholarships
- Endowed Chairs and Professorships
- Programs and Thematic Initiatives Designed as Key School Priorities
- Initial Staffing, Programming and Start-Up Costs
- Capital Projects
- Medical education facility at OU
- Clinical and teaching facility at Beaumont
Gift level
Gifts of any and all amounts are welcomed. Small gifts, when joined together with contributions from other OUWB School of Medicine supporters, can add up to make a significant impact on funding priorities.
How to make your gift
Outright gift
Outright gifts are gifts paid in full when made. These gifts are easily made via either a secure online form which accepts credit cards or fund transfers, or through the mail with inclusion of a downloadable form available here.
Pledge
With pledges, a donor decides the amount of their gift and fulfills that pledge through a series of regular payments, determined by in conjunction with the Philanthropy office.
Planned gift
This includes wills, bequests and other gift options that can provide you and your family with income, security and important tax benefits while supporting the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.
Securities and mutual funds
Making gifts of stocks or mutual fund shares can help your program of choice at the OUWB School of Medicine while at the same time providing valuable tax benefits for you. It’s important to notify the Philanthropy office before making any transfers, however, in order to ensure proper credit is given for the gift.
Honorary and memorial gifts
Gifts made in honor of an individual provide an ideal way to recognize a friend, colleague or family member while also providing assistance to a program vital to the success of the OUWB School of Medicine. Similarly, a memorial gift offers a visible and impactful way to celebrate friends or family members who have passed away. With a memorial gift, that individual’s life work or interests can continue.
Matching gift
Many corporations offer matching gift programs through which a company will match gifts made by their employees to qualified educational and non-profit organizations, including Oakland University. With this program, your gift may double or triple in value depending on your company’s policy. Many companies also will match gifts of their retirees and employee spouses. Check with your human resources office to find out if your firm offers matching gifts.
Contact a member of our Philanthropy office
Every single gift is important to us. It’s through your generosity and support that the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine will succeed and flourish in the years to come. If you would like to discuss your gift further or have any questions, please let us know. It’s our privilege to help you put your plans into action.
Lead gifts and naming opportunities
While gifts at all levels will be needed, lead gifts and naming gifts early on will drive momentum and raise the sights of others. A selection of naming opportunities will be reserved in recognition of those donors who demonstrate leadership and commitment to The Campaign for Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Other opportunities include naming options for endowed scholarships and fellowships, chairs and professorships, research and programmatic initiatives and medical school facilities.
We welcome the opportunity to tailor recognition to meet the particular interests of leadership donors. We would be glad to provide more details or speak to you one-on-one regarding your goals and interests.