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class="content-block"> <h1 class="large-san-serif "> <span>Support Your Alma Mater</span> </h1> <umd-zig-zag> <div class="image"> <img src="https://umd-alumni.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/rich-text/taking-a-selfie-with-testudo_2022-08-28-204322_vhsy.jpg?w=1000&h=665&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1698679599&s=f68e0fa83eaaf288c27dcab2f2d5ccc3" alt="Taking a selfie with testudo" style="object-position: 50% 50%;" /> </div> <div class="text"> <h2 class="normal-san-serif"> Our mission is to serve you, and all Terps. </h2> <div class="rich-text"> <p>Your Alumni Association is fearlessly committed to your success. Whether you want to provide leadership and networking opportunities for students, or help sustain Terp history and traditions, the University of Maryland Alumni Association is here to foster lifelong Terp pride.</p> </div> <a class="call-to-action-outline" href="https://giving.umd.edu/campaigns/academics-campus-areas/campus-areas/alumni" rel="noopener" data-color="red" data-size="medium" target="_blank"> <span>Give to Maryland</span> </a> </div> </umd-zig-zag> </section> <section class="content-block"> <div class="rich-text"> <p dir="ltr">Giving back is a fearless Terp tradition, and there are many ways you can keep it alive, and make an instant impact. Here’s three ways to make a difference:<br /></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>1. Give to something close to your heart.</strong><br />Your gift can support student scholarships, alumni programming and more to pave the way for future Terp generations. <a href="https://giving.umd.edu/campaigns/academics-campus-areas/campus-areas/alumni">Give to an Alumni Association fund</a> to make a fearless impact: <br /></p> </div> <umd-accordion> <button aria-controls="acc-1804-00">Alumnae Outreach and Engagement Fund</button> <div id="acc-1804-00" aria-hidden> <div class="rich-text"> <p>The Alumnae Outreach and Engagement Fund provides program support for Alumni Association initiatives that elevate and educate women-identifying Terps, and those who support women-identifying Terps. Funds will be used for Women’s History Month events and other initiatives that inspire women-identifying Terps to achieve their personal and professional goals.</p> <p><a href="https://giving.umd.edu/campaigns/academics-campus-areas/campus-areas/alumni?kwodcpreselect=KDC-AA23313" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Give Now ></a></p> </div> </div> <button aria-controls="acc-4423-11">Alumni Entrepreneurship Fund</button> <div id="acc-4423-11" aria-hidden> <div class="rich-text"> <p>The Alumni Entrepreneurship Fund provides program support for Alumni Association initiatives and events that connect Terps with fellow entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship opportunities. The fund also supports educational opportunities for current students and alumni seeking to become entrepreneurs. Funds will be used for the Celebration of EnTERPreneurship event, the EnTERPreneurship Conference and/or related events and activities.</p> <p><a href="https://giving.umd.edu/campaigns/academics-campus-areas/campus-areas/alumni?kwodcpreselect=KDC-AA23314" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Give Now ></a></p> </div> </div> <button aria-controls="acc-2964-22">Alumni Association Programs and Events Fund</button> <div id="acc-2964-22" aria-hidden> <div class="rich-text"> <p>A pre-game tailgate. An African safari. A cleanup project in Las Vegas. A Golden Terps’ 50th class reunion. The Maryland Alumni Association makes these events—and many more—happen year-round. Your gift helps us bring together the more than 422,000-strong Terp alumni network to enhance their personal and professional lives.</p> <p><a href="https://giving.umd.edu/campaigns/academics-campus-areas/campus-areas/alumni?kwodcpreselect=KDC-AA22025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Give Now ></a></p> </div> </div> <button aria-controls="acc-1027-33">Alumni Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund</button> <div id="acc-1027-33" aria-hidden> <div class="rich-text"> <p>The University of Maryland Alumni Association strives to create an inclusive environment where every alum has a place to belong. The Alumni Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund supports programming that is equitable and inclusive for alums of all identities, backgrounds and experiences. Funds will be used for DEI initiatives that contribute to a united, respectful and empowered Terp community.</p> <p><a href="https://giving.umd.edu/campaigns/academics-campus-areas/campus-areas/alumni?kwodcpreselect=KDC-AA23316" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Give Now ></a></p> </div> </div> <button aria-controls="acc-3970-44">Black Alumni Outreach and Engagement Fund</button> <div id="acc-3970-44" aria-hidden> <div class="rich-text"> <p>The Black Alumni Outreach and Engagement Fund provides program support for University of Maryland Alumni Association initiatives that reconnect Black alumni with one another and the university. Funds will be used for Black Alumni Weekend events and/or other initiatives designed to serve and inspire Black alumni to achieve their personal and professional goals.</p> <p><a href="https://giving.umd.edu/campaigns/academics-campus-areas/campus-areas/alumni?kwodcpreselect=KDC-AA23315" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Give Now ></a></p> </div> </div> <button aria-controls="acc-5375-55">Alumni Association Student Engagement Fund</button> <div id="acc-5375-55" aria-hidden> <div class="rich-text"> <p>Lifelong Terp pride. That is our goal. Your gift to the Student Engagement Fund supports initiatives to instill Terp pride that starts before students even set foot on campus. Support our programs to connect students with the global network of Terp alumni, ensure beloved <a href="https://umd.edu/about/history" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terp traditions</a> and history are passed to the next generation, and develop future leaders to spread Terp pride across the world.</p> <p><a href="https://giving.umd.edu/campaigns/academics-campus-areas/campus-areas/alumni?kwodcpreselect=KDC-AA23185" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Give Now ></a></p> </div> </div> <button aria-controls="acc-3159-66">Alumni Association Student Scholarship Program Fund</button> <div id="acc-3159-66" aria-hidden> <div class="rich-text"> <p>The Alumni Association Student Scholarship Fund supports the Alumni Association student scholarship program, which awards annual scholarships for high achieving students who show commitment to the university community through on-campus or off-campus involvement and service, leadership, creativity and Terp pride.</p> <p><a href="https://giving.umd.edu/campaigns/academics-campus-areas/campus-areas/alumni?kwodcpreselect=KDC-AA31598">Give Now ></a></p> </div> </div> <button aria-controls="acc-3783-77">Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center Fund</button> <div id="acc-3783-77" aria-hidden> <div class="rich-text"> <p>The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center is your home here on campus, no matter how long you’ve been away. It hosts hundreds of events each year, including tailgates, reunions, parties and career fairs. Your support helps us maintain and enhance this beautiful space, including the Philip R. Rever Alumni Hall of Fame, Dessie M. and James R. Moxley, Jr. Gardens, Legacy Plaza and the Eric S. and Frann G. Francis Lifetime Member Wall.</p> <p><a href="https://giving.umd.edu/campaigns/academics-campus-areas/campus-areas/alumni?kwodcpreselect=KDC-AA20852" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Give Now ></a></p> </div> </div> </umd-accordion> <div class="rich-text"> <p><strong>2. Support your Alumni Association through a future commitment in your estate plan.</strong><br /><br />We can help you build a charitable plan that will support future Terps and align with your philanthropic and financial goals, both in the present day and as part of your legacy. <a href="https://giftplanning.umd.edu/contact-us">Contact us today</a> to learn about the planned giving options.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>3. 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