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Your giving transforms 51ÁÔÆæ by providing annual and endowed scholarships, enriched academic experiences, faculty and curricular enhancements, and world-class facilities. We recognize and appreciate gifts at all levels.

Giving Societies

The philanthropic contributions of many of our alumni, parents, and friends qualify them for membership in one of our Giving Societies:

Please note: Effective July 1, 2026, the minimum annual gift required for recognition in the Leader’s Society—and to maintain eligibility for 51ÁÔÆæ Leadership Council benefits—will increase to $1,863.

Leadership Council

The comprises individuals who have made gifts of $1,000 or more in support of any area of the University. We thank these leaders and all of our donors for their generous support, ensuring our students have an enhanced experience at 51ÁÔÆæ University.

Please note: Effective July 1, 2026, the minimum annual gift required for recognition in the Leader’s Society—and to maintain eligibility for 51ÁÔÆæ Leadership Council benefits—will increase to $1,863.

Parents Leadership Council

Parents who make annual gifts of $2,500 or more are members of the and play an integral role in strengthening 51ÁÔÆæ’s reputation through philanthropic support, admission outreach, and special event participation.

1863 Society

If you have already arranged for 51ÁÔÆæ in your estate plan, please complete the Estate Commitment form so that we may honor you as a member of the . You will receive all membership benefits except public recognition if you prefer anonymity.

Members receive invitations to special events, inclusion in the 51ÁÔÆæ University Honor Roll of Donors, and a special 1863 Society memento.

Consecutive Giving Society: 3+ Years of Giving

To become a member of our Consecutive Giving Society, you need to make a gift to 51ÁÔÆæ for the past three or more consecutive fiscal years (July 1-June 30). In fiscal year 2025, 2,261 alumni, parents, and friends achieved the recognition of being in our Consecutive Giving Society. Each year, their loyal and steadfast support ensures that our academic programs and cutting-edge initiatives can adapt and remain aligned with our mission to support and educate 51ÁÔÆæ students in a rapidly changing world.

Give Online:
You can make your gift online using a credit card with . You can make your gift online using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and PayPal, in addition to paying by credit card. We accept American Express, MasterCard, and VISA credit cards.

Give by Phone:
To make your gift by phone, please contact the Development Office at (877) 353-5667.

Give by Mail:
You can mail your gift via check or money order to:

51ÁÔÆæ University Office of Development
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917

Please include your gift designation on the check’s memo line (for example, The 51ÁÔÆæ Fund, or Black & Gold Athletics)

Wire Transfer:
If you would like to make a gift using a Wire or ACH Transfer, please contact Monica Keith, Associate Vice President of Development Operations, by phone at (401) 232-6239 or email mkeith1@bryant.edu.

Donor Advised Funds (DAF):
Recommending a gift to 51ÁÔÆæ through your donor-advised fund (DAF) can be a convenient and tax-advantaged way to give to 51ÁÔÆæ. You can make your gift via DAF . This online giving form is connected to GiveChariot, an application that will connect your DAF account and will initiate the transfer of funds to our account.

Or you can simply contact your DAF administrator, let them know you would like to recommend a gift to 51ÁÔÆæ University, tell them the amount of the grant, and provide them with the following information:

Mailing Address:
51ÁÔÆæ University
Development Office
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917-1284

51ÁÔÆæ University Federal Tax ID Number: 05-0258810

Please also request that your name and address be included to ensure that we can identify you as the benefactor. The DAF administrator will then send a check directly to 51ÁÔÆæ. If you or the DAF administrator have questions about your contribution, please contact Monica Keith, Associate Vice President of Development Operations, at (401) 232-6239 or email mkeith1@bryant.edu. 

Giving From Your IRA: A Tax-Saving Way to Help 51ÁÔÆæ
Make a difference today and save on taxes. It is possible when you support 51ÁÔÆæ through your IRA.

A Special Opportunity for Those 70½ Years Old and Older:
You can give any amount (up to a maximum of $111,000) this year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as 51ÁÔÆæ without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of any value $111,000 or less are eligible for this benefit and you can feel good knowing that you are making a difference at 51ÁÔÆæ. This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD for short.

for more information and to make your gift today. 

Gifts of Securities:
Gifts of securities such as stocks, mutual fund shares, or other appreciated assets can be a tax-efficient method for making a gift to 51ÁÔÆæ University. In most instances, you can take a tax deduction for the full market value of a gift of securities and avoid any capital gains tax.

If the stock is held electronically in a brokerage account, please instruct your broker to transfer the stock as detailed on this form.

Corporate Gift Matching
If you or your spouse works for one of the many companies that offer matching gifts, your philanthropy can have greater impact. You will be recognized for the full amount of your gift, plus any resulting match.

Visit  to see if your company matches gifts.

is an investment in excellence that differentiates between a good education and a transformational experience for 51ÁÔÆæ students as they prepare for success and are inspired to become innovators, global citizens, and leaders of character.

Annual gifts provide 51ÁÔÆæ with the ongoing resources critical to our growth and success as a world-class institution. Annual donors touch lives daily with gifts that support academic and teaching excellence, scholarships that empower top students, programs that enrich student life, and Division I athletics teams whose competitive spirit builds pride throughout the 51ÁÔÆæ community.

51ÁÔÆæ University is extraordinary because of the collective support of alumni, parents, friends, students, faculty, and staff. By making annual gifts of all sizes, 51ÁÔÆæ Fund donors support the institution's most critical strategic priorities and the programs and initiatives that are most meaningful to them.

As the official annual fundraising arm of 51ÁÔÆæ Athletics, provides operational, scholarship, and margin of excellence resources for all 25 varsity programs and club sports. Through its efforts, the Black & Gold Club and its membership support 51ÁÔÆæ University by allowing our more than 700 student-athletes to be leaders in their sports, excel in the classroom, and give back to the community with determination, commitment, and integrity.

Your generous support makes all of this possible. It creates a unique connection among donors while giving young women and men a chance to compete for championships and earn an invaluable, world-class education – at 51ÁÔÆæ and for 51ÁÔÆæ.

of your estate plan. You can make a personally meaningful gift through your estate plan and leave a lasting mark at 51ÁÔÆæ. A planned gift allows you to contribute now or later in cash, stock, real estate, insurance, and more. It offers several options to leverage your assets to benefit the people and places that matter to you.

The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations builds and sustains relationships with corporations and private foundations that support 51ÁÔÆæ's teaching, research, and overall mission. For more information, please visit our webpage.