Make a Gift
Since the UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) opened its doors in 1978, the college has continued to grow and flourish with the support of our generous alumni and friends. UNE COM is grateful to have alumni whose pride and affinity for the institution has prompted the investment of both their time and donations. These generous contributions have supported the addition of state-of-the-art classrooms, new technologies and student scholarships to keep UNE COM competitive, and to give our students the opportunity to become leading physicians in the field of osteopathic medicine.
Every contribution — great or small — significantly impacts our students, and advances the future of UNE COM. Make a difference in our students’ lives and in the lives of their patients by giving today.
We encourage alumni and friends of COM to support COM-related scholarships and projects through the COM Annual Fund or COM Endowed funds in a manner that most appropriately reflects the donor’s philanthropic interests.
Annual Fund
Gifts to the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) Annual Fund are utilized in the year in which they are given. They support the programs that make UNE's COM a unique and innovative medical school where students have the opportunity to explore their academic, clinical and research interests, and find their place in the world of health care. Donors to the Annual Fund may opt to make unrestricted gifts or may designate their gift to a specific area, such the New England Osteopathic Heritage Center.
Gifts to COM Annual Fund Scholarships are utilized in the year in which they are given to support financial aid for a medical student with demonstrated financial need, helping UNE to provide an affordable medical education for bright, hard-working future physicians from all economic levels. Such gifts reduce student debt, thereby enabling scholarship recipients to make practice decisions based on passion rather than pocketbook. Gifts to COM Annual Fund and COM Annual Fund Scholarships may be counted towards the Doctors for Maine’s Future match — doubling the impact of the gifts.
Endowed Funds
Gifts to support or create College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) endowed funds yield their benefit forever similar to a permanent savings account. Your tax-deductible donations are carefully invested to provide a reliable source of income to support the stated purpose of the particular endowed fund.
There are numerous existing endowed funds supporting COM, such as the Patricia A. Kelley Endowed Scholarship Fund, the J. Chase Rand Geriatrics Immersion Scholarship Endowed Fund and the COM Endowed Scholarship Fund. New funds can be created with a gift of $25,000 or more to COM endowment.
COM endowed funds can serve many purposes such as providing scholarships to talented and deserving medical students, attracting dedicated senior level faculty through professorships, providing opportunities for student and faculty research, providing students with innovative clinical and academic opportunities, or maintaining our building and classrooms.
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Gifts, pledges, and pledge payments may be made through our secure online giving page. You can make a one-time gift or set up a monthly recurring gift. If you have questions about our online giving page, contact Michael Manning, senior director of advancement services, at (207) 221-4374 or mmanning6@une.edu.
Gifts of Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities may offer tax benefits by avoiding capital gains taxes. To discuss this unique opportunity, or to arrange a transfer of stock, contact Michael Manning, senior director of advancement services, at (207) 221-4374 or mmanning6@une.edu.