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A source of unrestricted funds, the Annual Fund provides flexible financial support that can be directed to the University's areas of greatest need.

A new initiative in the Annual Fund allows for designations to the individual colleges.

Donors to the Annual Fund now have the opportunity to designate gifts to the Alumni Association, or to newly established funds to one of the five University colleges.

The funds for the five colleges — Arts and Communication, Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science and Health — will provide unrestricted support at the Provost and each dean’s discretion for academic programs, including new academic initiatives, research projects, pilot programs, technology upgrades, academic travel, and research by faculty and students.

Gifts designated for the Alumni Association will continue to provide essential support for Alumni Association scholarships, faculty grants that support research and new learning opportunities, and alumni programming and services.

“The new option for gifts to the Annual Fund is an outreach to individuals with a special affinity to a particular discipline or college,” says Sandra Deller, vice president for institutional advancement. “Other alumni may choose to continue to directly support the Alumni Association and its important priorities. We believe that the options enhance the Annual Fund as a vital source of support for a wide range of University programs, scholarships, and initiatives.”

Anyone interested in more information, or in making a donation to this year’s Annual Fund, may call 973.720.3201. Please consider the Automatic Monthly Payment Plan option if you would like to make your payment in installments.

What is the Annual Fund?
The annual fund is the foundation of a university's philanthropy. Annual Fund gifts allow the president and deans to fund new research projects and pilot programs, upgrade technology, provide support for academic travel and study for students and faculty, and allocate “seed money” for new and innovative projects. The Annual Fund also continues to make it possible to recruit the best and brightest students and support current students through Alumni Association scholarships and grants.