Giving to Bryant

"To define our future and set the pace for others to follow, now is the time to take the University to the next level of excellence in educating innovative leaders." Bryant President Ronald K. Machtley

Edward Magro, Executive Director of Development

To learn more, please contact:
Office of Development

(401) 232-6528
(877) 353-5667
(401) 232-6250
Mail your gift to:

Bryant University
Office of Development
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917

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Charitable Disclosure Statement Planned Giving

Our ambitious $100 million capital campaign, Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant's Bold Future will give students access to Bryant's innovative education, keep faculty at the forefront of innovative teaching, develop an environment for innovative learning, and cultivate a global perspective.

Support Bryant Now

The Campaign will provide resources to:

  • Increase access to a Bryant education

  • Build on teaching excellence

  • Open the door to a world of opportunity

  • Create a campus for success

Annual gifts come in all sizes, from a few dollars up to $100,000 or more. Your enthusiasm sends an important message to others and it provides tremendous advantages to Bryant students -- advantages that will last a lifetime.

Support Bryant's students with a gift to The Bryant Fund. 

Making a gift to Bryant can be a life-changing experience for you and for generations of students. Cash contributions are the simplest way to support the University, but there are many ways to give. Your contribution is welcome in whatever form is most advantageous for you.

Your giving transforms Bryant by providing annual and endowed scholarships, enriched academic experiences, faculty and curricular enhancements, and world-class facilities. We recognize and appreciate gifts at all levels.

Giving Societies

The philanthropic contributions of many of our alumni, parents, and friends qualify them for membership in one of our Giving Societies:

University Society 
$1,000-4,999

Trustee's Society 
$25,000-49,999

Dean's Society 
$5,000-9,999

Chairman's Society 
$50,000-$99,999

President's Society 
$10,000-$24,999

Founder's Society 
$100,000+

1863 Society 
Name Bryant as a beneficiary of your estate plan

Leadership Council

The Bryant Leadership Council (BLC) comprises individuals who have made gifts of $1,000 or more in support of any area of the University. We thank these leaders and all of our donors for their generous support that ensures our students have an enhanced experience at Bryant University.

Parents Council

Parents who made annual gifts of $2,500 or more are members of the Parents Council and play an integral role in strengthening Bryant’s reputation through philanthropic support, admission outreach, and special event participation.

To learn more or to make your gift by phone, please contact the Development Office: 

(877) 353-5667

Wire Transfer

You can use a wire transfer to make certain gifts of securities such as stocks, mutual fund shares, or other appreciated assets to Bryant.

Gifts of securities such as stocks, mutual fund shares, or other appreciated assets can be a tax-efficient method for making a gift to Bryant University. In most instances, you can take a tax deduction for the full market value of a gift of securities and avoid any capital gains tax.

If the stock is held electronically in a brokerage account, please instruct your broker to transfer the stock as detailed on this form (pdf).

To make a wire transfer of funds, please contact Bryant University Advancement at (877) 353-5667.

Mail a Gift

Mail your gift to:

Bryant University Office of Development
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917

Any donor with gifts to Bryant totaling $1,000 or more in the fiscal year qualifies for membership in the President’s Leadership Council. Membership can be made with a one-time gift or through smaller monthly donations.

Corporate Gift Matching

If you or your spouse works for one of the many companies that offer matching gifts, your philanthropy can have greater impact. You will be recognized for the full amount of your gift, plus any resulting match.

Visit www.matchinggifts.com/bryant to see if your company matches gifts.

Impact of Giving

Giving Opportunities

Gifts come in all sizes, from a few dollars up to $100,000 or more. Your enthusiasm sends an important message and provides tremendous advantages to Bryant students that will last a lifetime.

Bryant Fund

The Bryant Fund

The Bryant Fund is a lifeline for the University, providing essential and ongoing financial support. This funding is needed every year, and it goes to work right away.

Black and Gold

Black & Gold

Your Black & Gold contribution will directly support the more than 500 student-athletes who compete on Bryant's 22 intercollegiate athletic teams. For more information, please contact: Jason Sullivan, Associate Athletic Director: (401) 232-6072
jsulliva@bryant.edu

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