HOW TO SUPPORT CUNY SPS
Introduction
Philanthropic support is essential in helping CUNY SPS provide quality education, scholarships, and resources to our students. We work closely with the Foundation Board to enhance student opportunities and collaborate with Alumni Relations to foster a strong community of supporters. Your generosity makes a direct impact on student success today and throughout their careers.
Ways You Can Support a CUNY SPS Student
Unrestricted Support
Your unrestricted donation provides flexible funding to address the most pressing needs of our students and institution.
Restricted Support
Donors may choose to designate their gifts toward specific programs, scholarships, or initiatives.
Scholarships
Providing scholarships ensures that financial barriers do not hinder a student's educational journey.
Learn more about available scholarships click here.
How to Give
1. Direct Gifts
Donate Online
Make a gift by credit (includes one time, monthly or pledge) card click here.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
A convenient way to manage your charitable giving. Call 646-664-8662 or email development@sps.cuny.edu.
Phone or Mail
Phone: To donate by phone, please call 646-664-8662.
Mail:
Make checks payable and mail to:
CUNY SPS Foundation
c/o ODAR
119 West 31st Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10001
IRA Charitable Rollover
Make a tax-free distribution from your IRA to support CUNY SPS students. Call 646-664-8662 or email development@sps.cuny.edu.
2. Corporate and Foundation Partnership
Partnering with CUNY SPS provides strategic benefits, such as enhanced corporate visibility and a direct impact on student success. Contact Andrea M. Brown at 646-664-8660 or email andrea.brown@cuny.edu to explore partnership opportunities.
3. Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable donations, doubling or tripling your gift’s impact. Check with your employer about matching gift programs.
4. Gifts of Stock and Real Estate
A gift of appreciated securities can be wired directly to CUNY SPS, offering immediate benefits to students and tax advantages for you. Call 646-664-8662 or email development@sps.cuny.edu or for stock transfer instructions.
5. Planned Giving
CUNY SPS gratefully accepts gifts through wills, trusts, life insurance, and other non-cash assets. To explore your legacy giving options, contact Andrea M. Brown at 646-664-8660 or email andrea.brown@cuny.edu to explore available options.
6. In-Kind Donations
We thoughtfully accept in-kind donations for auction, special events or as a gift to the CUNY SPS community. Contact development@sps.cuny.edu to discuss your in-kind donation or Nidia Cordova (nidia.cordova@cuny.edu) if you’d like to direct your in-kind donation to our alumni.