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How to give<\/h1>\n

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Inspiring meliora<\/h2>\n

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Your gift helps Rochester maintain the standard of excellence in teaching and research that has placed us among the top educational institutions in the country. When you join with other alumni, parents, and friends in supporting the University, you contribute to our efforts to be \u201cever better.\u201d Meliora!<\/p>\n

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Online<\/h3>\n

In the U.S.<\/strong>
\nTo make your gift in the most secure way possible, use our secure gift form.<\/a><\/p>\n

Outside of the U.S. – International<\/strong>
\nIf you are outside of the United States and looking to make a gift, the most convenient way is to use our secure international gift form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Crowdfunding<\/strong>
\nTo explore various causes and support areas, and make a gift online, visit our crowdfunding website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Payroll deduction<\/h3>\n

University of Rochester employees may choose to give through the convenience of payroll deduction. We encourage you to\u00a0enroll online through OneRochester<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Gift planning & bequests<\/h3>\n

The University can help you integrate your personal and family financial goals with your charitable giving, and legacy planning<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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By mail<\/h3>\n

You can\u00a0print out a giving form<\/a>\u00a0and mail it with your check. Please make your check payable to the “University of Rochester” in U.S. dollars and send to:<\/p>\n

University of Rochester
\nOffice of Gift and Donor Records
\n300 East River Road
\nBox 270032
\nRochester, NY 14627
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QCD Qualified Charitable Distributions<\/h3>\n

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Obituary Gifts<\/h3>\n

To direct gifts to the University of Rochester in a loved one\u2019s obituary please use the following language. For guidance on including a specific designation, please call Gift and Donor Services at (585) 275-8602.<\/p>\n

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Gifts of securities & stocks<\/h3>\n

By donating appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual fund shares that have been owned for more than one year, donors can avoid capital gains tax.<\/p>\n

To make a gift of securities or stock, please contact us at (585) 275-8602.<\/p>\n

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Wiring funds<\/h3>\n

To wire funds to the University of Rochester Annual Funds, please contact the Office of Gift and Donor Services at (585) 275-8602 or email giftoffice@admin.rochester.edu<\/a> for specific instructions.<\/p>\n

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Giving with cryptocurrency<\/h3>\n

For information about how to give cryptocurrency to the University of Rochester please visit these instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Donor information provided to the University of Rochester\u2019s Office of Gift & Donor Records will only be used to process your gift and for University of Rochester communications. The University will not share or sell donor information, unless required by law.<\/p>\n

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