Your support fortifies the University's ability to provide students with exceptional academics and access to scholarship opportunities, both of which are hallmarks of a Chatham education.
Whether an outright gift, a pledge, or a planned gift, the Office of University Advancement looks forward to helping you identify the gift best suited to your circumstances and philanthropic goals. Explore the different ways to give on this page, or .
Gifts to Chatham’s Annual Fund support challenging and innovative academic programs, valuable hands-on learning opportunities, and life-changing scholarships for our students. Click the button below to explore all of the ways you can give annually.
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Set up a pledge and complete your gift over time by making regular payments on a schedule you choose. To establish your pledge to Chatham, please email Joe Junker or call 412-365-1383.
When you make a gift to Chatham, you can honor friends, colleagues, and loved ones or acknowledge the passing of someone special. Click the button below to learn more about honorary and memorial gifts.
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Many companies will match employee contributions to their colleges or universities. Click the button below to search for your employer's matching gift request form, information, and guidelines.
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Scholarships allow Chatham students to become the leaders of tomorrow, and capital gifts for construction and educational experiences are an investment in Chatham's visionary future. Click the button below to learn about giving to scholarships and endowed funds.
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A planned gift provides an opportunity for you to integrate a charitable gift into your overall financial, tax, and estate plan. If you are interested in establishing an endowed fund at Chatham, please email Joe Junker, Chief Advancement Officer, or call 412-365-1383.
Each year, Chatham's senior class gives back to the University through the long-standing tradition of the Senior Class Gift. Click the button below to learn more and explore past Senior Class Gifts.
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Chatham University's 1869 Society recognizes donors contributing leadership-level gifts of $1,000 or more to the University on an annual basis (July 1 to June 30). We gratefully acknowledge the donors who demonstrate their deep commitment to Chatham through their annual support.
The Peggy Donaldson ‘44 Scholarship Circle recognizes those alumni and donors who have established a scholarship with a gift of at least $50,000. Members are committed to enabling Chatham University students to pursue their educational goals, regardless of their financial situation. Their philanthropy is essential to providing an affordable and accessible education to our students.
The Dilworth Society was established during Chatham's 125th year to recognize those who wish to remember Chatham University in their estate planning. These plans—such as bequests, trusts, or life income gifts—provide a legacy that benefits both Chatham and the donor. The Society is named for Joseph Dilworth, one of Chatham's founders and Board of Trustees member, whose bequest of $10,000 established the building fund for the original Dilworth Hall.
