Ways to Give
SUNY Cortland is fortunate to have the support of thousands of alumni, friends and parents. All gifts make it possible for Cortland to provide its many students a fulfilling and life changing educational experience. As you consider your gift to Cortland, please know that there are a number of options available. These options are detailed below. No matter how large your gift, please know that your support is truly appreciated.
Matching Gift Program
Employer matching gifts are a great way to increase your donation. You or your spouse may work for a company that will double, or even triple, your contribution to SUNY Cortland.
It’s simple. Stop by your company’s human resources office and they will provide you with a matching gift form to be completed and returned with your gift to SUNY Cortland.
Stock
Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds and mutual funds are an effective choice when making a gift to the College. Receive a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the gift and avoid all capital gains tax. For more information and transfer instructions, please contact:
Linda Battin
Manager, Financial Operations
607-753-5787
Peter VanderWoude
Manager, Planned Gifts
607-758-5309
Payroll Deduction for Employees
SUNY Cortland employees can support the College through easy payroll deductions.
Leadership Giving
Your annual participation as a member of Partners in Leadership strengthens SUNY Cortland’s ability to grow and remain competitive–enhancing the College and the value of a SUNY Cortland Degree. This distinction honors those who make an annual gift of $1,000 or more. In recognition of your support, you will enjoy special access to many programs and events including:
- Invitations to exclusive events and programs
- Insider news, information and plans for the College
- Special listing in the Cortland College Foundation’s annual Honor Roll of Donors
Take your place as a leader at SUNY Cortland by joining the Partners in Leadership today.
Gift/Estate Planning
Many alumni and friends of SUNY Cortland would like to make a major gift to the College; however, giving a large outright donation during their lifetime may not be possible.
The solution may be to plan a gift that benefits the College in the future. With planning, you can achieve your philanthropic goals while meeting your, and your family’s, lifestyle needs.
Naming Opportunities
There are many campus naming opportunities available. Visit the Naming Opportunities page to learn more.
Give Online
Our Give Now link allows quick access to enter gift information. You may also sign up for a free account with our online giving site that will enable you to easily make future donations and view previous online transactions in support of SUNY Cortland.
The Cortland College Foundation accepts your gift in the form of credit through Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Telephone/EFT
It would be a pleasure and honor to accept your gift by telephone. The Cortland College Foundation accepts Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments.
Please contact the Cortland College Foundation toll free at
866-OLD-MAIN
866-653-6246 or
607-753-5744
We will warmly accept your gift by mail. Your gift should be made payable to the
Cortland College Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045
