{"id":1658,"date":"2025-07-02T15:42:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T15:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving\/?page_id=1658"},"modified":"2026-04-10T13:12:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:12:25","slug":"giving-to-smcm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving To SMCM"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1658\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1658-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1658-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1658-0-0-0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h2>Why give to St. Mary&#8217;s College?<\/h2>\n<p>A public, liberal arts, honors education changes lives. Support from our community inspires intellectual ambition, nurtures leadership, opens doors for experiential learning, and empowers students as they discover who they are \u00a0&#8211; and how they turn their potential and passion into meaningful life work.<\/p>\n<p>When you give, you become part of their story &#8211; their impact &#8211; and shaping a better world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/give\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-hand-holding-dollar\"><\/i>Give Today<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1658-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1658\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/12\/54181409221_f6f71e690d_o-scaled-e1769007783821.jpg\" width=\"1694\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/12\/54181409221_f6f71e690d_o-scaled-e1769007783821.jpg 1694w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/12\/54181409221_f6f71e690d_o-scaled-e1769007783821-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/12\/54181409221_f6f71e690d_o-scaled-e1769007783821-1016x1024.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/12\/54181409221_f6f71e690d_o-scaled-e1769007783821-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/12\/54181409221_f6f71e690d_o-scaled-e1769007783821-768x774.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/12\/54181409221_f6f71e690d_o-scaled-e1769007783821-1524x1536.jpg 1524w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1694px) 100vw, 1694px\" alt=\"Two people stand smiling while holding coffee cups at an outdoor event. They are dressed warmly in jackets. A sign nearby reads &quot;BeCounted at the Allan Challenge Voting Station.&quot; People and a brick building are in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1658-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1658-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-1658\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#learn-about-naming-opportunities \"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chalkboard-user\"><\/i>Naming &amp; Tributes<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#make-a-tribute\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-hand-holding-heart\"><\/i>Make A Tribute <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#ways-to-give\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-hand-holding-dollar\"><\/i>Ways To Give<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving\/plannedgiving\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-money-bill-wave\"><\/i>Planned Giving<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving-tuesday\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-heart\"><\/i>Giving Tuesday<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#impact\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-newspaper\"><\/i>Impact<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/development\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-people-group\"><\/i>Meet the Staff<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1658-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1658-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1658\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/IMG_7752-2-1.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/IMG_7752-2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/IMG_7752-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/IMG_7752-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/IMG_7752-2-1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" title=\"IMG_7752-2\" alt=\"A group of people standing in a circle outside, each holding a piece of a blue heart-shaped cutout in the center.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1658-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">St. Mary's <strong>Fund<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"6\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">There are over 400 funds designated for specific purposes except for one: the St. Mary&#8217;s Fund. Its uniqueness and flexibility mean that the College has immediate funding to respond quickly to emerging needs and unexpected barriers, provide unimagined opportunities, and invest in moments that can change a student&#8217;s path. When you give to the St. Mary&#8217;s Fund, you are placing your trust in the mission and in doing so, you are helping ensure that every student has the resources they need to succeed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-2-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/give\">Give to the St. Mary's Fund<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1658-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1658-3\" id=\"ways-to-give\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-1658-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1658-3-0-0\" ><div id=\"pl-w69d8f0802809e\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w69d8f0802809e-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69d8f0802809e-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69d8f0802809e-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69d8f0802809e-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w69d8f0802809e-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Ways to <strong>Give<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69d8f0802809e-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69d8f0802809e-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69d8f0802809e-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69d8f0802809e-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/give\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-hand-holding-dollar\"><\/i>Give Today<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w69d8f0802809e-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w69d8f0802809e-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69d8f0802809e-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69d8f0802809e-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-pen-clip\"><\/i>Where do I send my check?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><strong>Make checks payable to \u201cSMCM Foundation\u201d and mail to: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland Foundation<br \/>\n18952 E. Fisher Road<br \/>\nSt. Mary\u2019s City, Maryland 20686<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69d8f0802809e-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-dollar-to-slot\"><\/i>How do I make a donation directly from my bank account (EFT)? <\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><strong>Make automatic contributions from a bank account. Complete <\/strong>the EFT form <strong>and mail to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland Foundation<br \/>\n18952 E. Fisher Road<br \/>\nSt. Mary\u2019s City, Maryland 20686<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69d8f0802809e-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-equals\"><\/i>Does my company match gifts that I make to St. Mary's College?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><script>var DDCONF = { API_KEY: \"itNAz48nMxS3qhsE\" };<\/script> <script src=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\/api\/js\/ddplugin.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"dd-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\/matching-grant-resources\/matching-gift-basics\/\">Matching Gift<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\/matching-grant-resources\/volunteer-grant-basics\/\">Volunteer Grant<\/a> information provided by<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/doublethedonation.com\/api\/img\/powered-by.png\" alt=\"Powered by Double the Donation\" width=\"225\" height=\"26\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69d8f0802809e-2-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-money-bill-transfer\"><\/i>Can I make a donation through a deduction from my paycheck?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><strong>Make contributions automatically through State of Maryland\u2019s Central Payroll. Request form by emailing<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:advancementoffice@smcm.edu\">advancementoffice@smcm.edu<\/a><strong> or calling<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:2408954282\">(240)-895-4282<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland and Historic St. Mary\u2019s City employees only.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69d8f0802809e-2-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-money-bill-trend-up\"><\/i>How do I make a stock transfer?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><strong>Because brokerage firms frequently cannot, or will not, identify the donor, please notify us of your intentions to make a gift of stock by calling<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:2408954282\">(240) 895-4282<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To make an electronic transfer, notify your broker of the securities to be donated and provide the following transfer instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>J. P. Morgan Private Bank<br \/>\nDTC #0902<br \/>\nHouse Account: P72500<br \/>\nFAO: St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland Foundation<br \/>\nFFC: PBD # W72413003<br \/>\nYour Name &amp; Address<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69d8f0802809e-2-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-seedling\"><\/i>Does the college accept donations from Donor Advised Funds? <\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><strong>Direct a contribution from a donor advised fund, administered through a sponsoring organization of your choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Legal name: St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland Foundation, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Federal Tax ID Number:23-7152890<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69d8f0802809e-2-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-memo-circle-check\"><\/i>Can I designate St. Mary's College in my will?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>We have partnered with FreeWill to help make it easy to create your legacy for you loved ones, family and St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland.\u00a0 FreeWill is an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It\u2019s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.freewill.com\/smcm?utm_source=partner&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=smcm_plannedgivingpg\">Create your FreeWill<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1658-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"impact\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1658-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-1658-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Philanthropy <strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/students-and-faculty-present-research-2025-society-neuroscience-annual-meeting\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2025\/12\/2025-SfN-Pictures.jpg.webp?itok=XsQoGHM0\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Students and Faculty Present Research at the 2025 Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/st-marys-college-maryland-raises-record-456000-giving-tuesday\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2025\/12\/GT-Email-Headers7.jpg.webp?itok=EMe0kZfz\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>St. Mary&#039;s College of Maryland Raises Record $456,000 on Giving Tuesday<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/smcm-foundation-earns-candid-platinum-status\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2025\/11\/candid-seal-platinum-2025_450.png.webp?itok=mXzHp6gg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>SMCM Foundation Earns Candid Platinum Status<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1658-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"learn-about-naming-opportunities\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1658-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-1658-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1658-5-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong><\/strong>Named<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>Buildings<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>and<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>Dedicated<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>Spaces<strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1658-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1658-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1658\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/Anne-Arundel-Hall-350-233-2-bell.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/Anne-Arundel-Hall-350-233-2-bell.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/Anne-Arundel-Hall-350-233-2-bell-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/Anne-Arundel-Hall-350-233-2-bell-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/Anne-Arundel-Hall-350-233-2-bell-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/Anne-Arundel-Hall-350-233-2-bell-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/Anne-Arundel-Hall-350-233-2-bell-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" alt=\"Two connected brick buildings with large windows are pictured at dusk, illuminated by outdoor lamps and surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1658-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"13\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h3>Anne Arundel Hall<\/h3>\n<p>Anne Arundel Hall at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland offers naming opportunities for individuals or organizations looking to support the college\u2019s mission while leaving a lasting legacy. These opportunities often include naming classrooms, labs, faculty offices, or common areas within the building. Contributions from such initiatives help fund scholarships, academic programs, and campus improvements. Anne Arundel Hall, situated on the historic site of Maryland\u2019s first capital, highlights the college\u2019s commitment to blending history, education, and community engagement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving\/anne-arundel-hall-naming-opportunities\/\">Anne Arundel Hall Naming Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1658-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1658-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h3>Jamie L. Roberts Stadium<\/h3>\n<p>The Jamie L. Roberts Stadium at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland offers naming opportunities for those wishing to leave a lasting legacy while supporting the college. Named in honor of alumna Jamie L. Roberts, a student-athlete and beloved member of the community, the stadium features a multi-purpose turf field, spectator seating, and modern athletic facilities. Contributions can support scholarships, facility enhancements, or specific amenities, with named spaces serving as a tribute to donors or honorees who share the stadium&#8217;s commitment to excellence in sports and education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving\/jamie-l-roberts-stadium\/\">Jamie L. Roberts Naming Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1658-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1658\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/stadium_home_of_seahawks-350-233-mitchell.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/stadium_home_of_seahawks-350-233-mitchell.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/stadium_home_of_seahawks-350-233-mitchell-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/stadium_home_of_seahawks-350-233-mitchell-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/stadium_home_of_seahawks-350-233-mitchell-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/stadium_home_of_seahawks-350-233-mitchell-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/stadium_home_of_seahawks-350-233-mitchell-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" alt=\"Soccer field with green turf and stadium seating under a blue sky, sign reads &quot;Home of the Seahawks.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1658-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1658-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1658\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/Dodge-triangle.png\" width=\"792\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/Dodge-triangle.png 792w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/Dodge-triangle-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2025\/07\/Dodge-triangle-768x493.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" alt=\"A modern glass-fronted building and a brick building are illuminated with blue lights at dusk, with people visible inside and outside.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1658-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h3>Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center and the Learning Commons.<\/h3>\n<p>St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland (SMCM) offers various naming opportunities within the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center and the Learning Commons. These opportunities allow donors to leave a lasting legacy while supporting the College&#8217;s mission. These opportunities often include Rehearsal Studios\/Classrooms, Electronic Music Lab, Studio B, and Seminar Rooms. Additionally, donors can inscribe a concert hall seat with a personalized plaque for $300, supporting the Performing Arts Fund. Contributions from such initiatives help fund scholarships, academic programs, and campus improvements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-8-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving\/performing-arts-center-learning-commons\/\">Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Naming Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1658-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1658-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-user-graduate\"><\/i>Scholarship Funds<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Over 80 scholarship funds have been established by generous alumni, families, and friends of the College through the SMCM Foundation. For information on creating a named academic merit and\/or financial need scholarship, contact Institutional Advancement at <a href=\"tel:2408954282\">(240) 895-4282<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving\/foundation-scholarships\/\">View all Scholarship Funds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-9-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chalkboard-user\"><\/i>Chairs &amp; Professorships<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Chairs and professorships recognize both gifted teachers and eminent scholars among the St. Mary\u2019s College faculty.<\/p>\n<p>For information on establishing a named chair or professorship, contact Institutional Advancement at <a href=\"tel:2408954282\">(240) 895-4282<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving\/chairs-professorships\/\">View All Chairs &amp; Professorships <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1658-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1658-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1658-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1658-10-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">MAKE A <strong>TRIBUTE<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-10-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-gifts\"><\/i>Gifts to Honor or Remember<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>No matter how you give, by credit card or check for example, you always have the option to make a gift in honor or memory of someone special; simply indicate the name of the person being acknowledged at the time you make your gift.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-10-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-clipboard-user\"><\/i>Funds Created by\/for Faculty &amp; Staff<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Over 30 named scholarship and award funds have been established by generous faculty and staff, or in honor or memory of faculty and staff, through the SMCM Foundation. For information on creating a named fund, contact Institutional Advancement at <a href=\"tel:2408954282\">(240) 895-4282<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving\/faculty-staff-funds\/\">View Faculty &amp; Staff Funds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-10-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-drum\"><\/i>Leave a Legacy on an Auditorium Seat<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Here\u2019s an opportunity to support the Performing Arts Fund while making your mark on a seat in the new Performing Arts Center.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving\/auditorium-seats\/\">Learn More about Auditorium Seating<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-10-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bookmark\"><\/i>Make Your Mark on a Stadium Locker<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Here\u2019s an opportunity to support the Seahawk Fund while making your mark on a locker at the Jamie L. Roberts Stadium.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving\/lockers\/\">Learn more about locker naming opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1658-10-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-hand-holding-dollar\"><\/i>The 1840 Society recognizes leadership annual giving of $1,000 and above<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Monument Circle <strong>$25,000+<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Horseshoe Bend Circle <strong>$10,000-$24,999<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Pine Tree Hill Circle <strong>$5,000-$9,999<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Willow Oak Circle <strong>$2,500-$4,999<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Bell Tower Circle <strong>$1,000-$2,499<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.html?d=smcm_annual_report_23&amp;u=smcmpublications\">View FY23 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why give to St. Mary&#8217;s College? 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