How to Give
Acquisition (Annual Giving) Program
The Acquisition Program solicits gifts from alumni and friends. You may designate your gifts to any area, college, school, department or program within the University or give unrestricted gifts.
Contact Angel Lancaster
Angel.Lancaster@unmfund.org or (505) 313-7686
Endowments
You may establish endowed funds to support a specific purpose in perpetuity.
Contact Charlotte Wall-Smith
CharlotteWall-Smith@unmfund.org or (505) 313-7652
Gifts of Real Property
The Gift Acceptance Committee of the UNM Foundation reviews gifts of real property, including real estate, works of art, equipment, and other in-kind gifts.
Contact Pat Allen
pat.allen@unmfund.org or (505) 228-2101
Online Giving
You may give online to an area of your choice through the UNM Foundation’s secure website at unmfund.org.
Giving Societies and Dean’s Circles
Giving societies and dean’s circles receive gifts in support of specific programs or initiatives at UNM. Membership and gift thresholds vary by school, college, or program. Contact the appropriate school, college, or program development officer.
Matching Gifts Program
The Matching Gifts Program includes both national and local corporations that match their employees’ gifts to the UNM Foundation, enabling donors to double or even triple their gifts.
Contact Ian Widrick Martinez
Ian.WidrickMartinez@unmfund.org or (505) 313-7641
Memorials and Honoraria
Memorials and honoraria gifts honor family and friends.
Contact Jill Slaby
Jill.Slaby@unmfund.org or (505) 313-7650
Planned Giving Program
The Planned Giving Program provides you with information and helps you establish gifts through bequests, charitable trusts, gift annuities, retirement accounts and life insurance policies. The Foundation’s planned giving experts will work with you and your advisers to ensure the needs of the University and your wishes are fulfilled.
Contact Bonnie McLeskey
Bonnie.McLeskey@unmfund.org or (505) 313-7610
Presidential Scholarship Program
The Presidential Scholarship Program supports scholarships for some of New Mexico’s highest achieving high school graduates.
Contact Terry Mulert
Terry.Mulert@unmfund.org or (505) 313-7679
Learn more about the Presidential Scholarship Program.
University Wide Giving Societies:
New Horizons Society
Recognizing donors who have included the University in their estate plans.
Contact Bonnie McLeskey
Bonnie.McLeskey@unmfund.org or (505) 313-7610
Learn more about the New Horizons Society.
Tom L. Popejoy Society
Recognizing cumulative giving to the University.
Contact Jill Slaby
Jill.Slaby@unmfund.org or (505) 313-7650
Learn more about the Tom L. Popejoy Society.