Guide to Giving

Explore some of the flexible ways you can make a gift to support what matters to you.

The possibilities for supporting the students, faculty and programs at the University of Colorado's four campuses are as varied as your personal passions. Your gifts of any kind will fill vital needs and strengthen CU now and well into the years ahead.

Give online today

No matter their size, one-time gifts make a big difference at CU. To give online today, choose the fund you want to support, enter your gift amount and follow the simple steps within the form.

Create a planned gift

You can make a significant impact at CU and establish your enduring legacy through a gift of your assets. We offer flexible options for a wide range of circumstances, and each has distinct financial benefits for both you and the university.

Securities and wire transfers

Making a gift of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other financial assets offers you the chance to support our work while realizing important benefits for yourself. Whether you are wiring funds or transferring securities, the CU Foundation makes it easy to get started.

Donor advised funds

A donor advised fund (DAF), which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to the University of Colorado and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.

Cryptocurrency Donation

Giving cryptocurrency is easier than ever. A gift of cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it from your taxes. This makes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency gifts some of the most tax-efficient ways to support your favorite cause.