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How to make a gift to Black Studies

In an effort to simplify the gift giving process, the University of Missouri has several options available for you to donate to the Black Studies Program.

Credit Card

The University of Missouri accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards for payments of gifts and pledges. Donations can be processed in several ways:

  • On-line: Link to MU Online Giving and follow the instructions. In the initial "Fund" menu you can select "Other", and then specify the Black Studies Program, endowment, and/or scholarship you choose to support, in the text box.
  • Mail: Print and complete a Gift Form (pdf); or send a letter with: your name, credit card type, account number, experiation date, billing address, telephone number or e-mail address, your signature, and the amount you wish to contribute to:
    • Mizzou Gift Processing
      University of Missouri
      109 Reynolds Alumni Center
      Columbia, MO 65211
    Remember to designate the Black Studies Program, and specify the endowment, and/or scholarship you choose to support in your form or letter.
  • Phone: Call Mizzou Gift Processing at 573.882.8202 or toll free at 1.866.267.7568

Check

Print and complete a Gift Form (pdf) and send a check payable to the University of Missouri with your designated Black Studies program contribution listed on the memo line of your check and form to:

  • Mizzou Gift Processing
    University of Missouri
    109 Reynolds Alumni Center
    Columbia, MO 65211

Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs. You can find out if your company has a matching gift policy on the MU development pages.

Planned Gifts

Representatives from the Office of Gift Planning and Endowments are available to answer any questions and offer assistance when you choose to make a planned gift and/or Endowment to the Black Studies program. For more information contact:

  • Office of Gift Planning and Endowments
    University of Missouri
    302 Reynolds Alumni Center
    Columbia, MO 65211
    Phone: 573.882.0272
    Toll-free: 1.800.970.9977
    E-Mail: giftplanning@missouri.edu

Mizzou Payroll Deduction

Faculty, staff and retirees can contribute to the Black Studies Program with payroll deduction gifts. To make a contribution with a payroll reduction, MU employees may print and complete a payroll deduction form (pdf). Designate the Black Studies program and specify the endowment, and/or scholarship you choose to supporton the form and send it to:

  • Mizzou Gift Processing
    University of Missouri
    109 Reynolds Alumni Center
    Columbia, MO 65211

Payroll contributions begin on the first pay date after the completed payroll deduction form is received and processed

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