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The Development Office is your one-stop-shop for making a gift that impacts the lives of deaf and hard of hearing students. In addition to fundraising, we partner with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop competitive external grant proposals.

A financial contribution of any amount enables Gallaudet to grow workforce-ready graduates and create life-changing opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Whether you decide to support Gallaudet by making an annual gift, a special gift, or a planned gift, we’re grateful for your support.

Gallaudet also gratefully accepts gifts made by corporations and foundations, gifts-in-kind, and corporate matching gifts. Please consider giving online or contact us about other ways you can support Gallaudet University.

Ways To Give

Foundation Relations

Operating within Gallaudet University's Office of Development, our team is fully committed to assisting faculty and staff members who are seeking private funding from foundations and corporations. We are dedicated to fostering relationships with foundations that reflect and support our University's priorities. We bring funding...

Fund Campaigns

Check out all the open funds below!

Giving at Gallaudet

Gallaudet University makes a significant impact on the lives of students, from making friends and meaningful connections, to learning and academic growth, to internship and job opportunities, and even to living in vibrant, exciting Washington, D.C. Our donors give to Gallaudet University because they appreciate...

International Alumnae of Delta Epsilon Sorority (IADES) Endowment Fund

Please join us in donating to the International Alumnae of Delta Epsilon Sorority (IADES) Endowment Fund in honor of Ausma Smits.

Counseling Program Support Fund

Please join us in donating to the Counseling Program Support Fund that will help students with various expenses including conference fees, supplies, and more. 

Ben and Renee Finkin Endowed Scholarship Fund

Ben and Renee Finkin, sweethearts since high school at the Lexington School for the Deaf in New York City, lived well into their 90s. They were advocates for progressive thought and civic involvement, and gave generously of their time and wealth to the causes they...

Latine Student Union Fund

Please join us in donating to the Latine Student Union Fund. 

Class of 1974 Deaf Student Leadership Endowment

The Class of 1974 wanted to create a legacy that would last for generations and benefit the deaf community. They had a vision of creating an endowment to provide financial assistance and develop leadership skills among deaf students. This endowment was established in 2014 as...

Programs

Necessity of Now Matching Fund

Please join in donating to the Necessity of Now. Your gift is a powerful declaration of support for the Black Deaf community and for equitable and inclusive access to education and opportunities for Deaf and signing people. With support from donors like you, Gallaudet will...

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Contact Us

Development Office

Denison House 101

(202) 250-2943

(202) 651-5410

(202) 651-5467

Monday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am-5:00 pm

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