Ways to Give
The generous donations from committed alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and foundation and corporate partners of Morgan State University are instrumental to the Foundation’s growth.
Foundation and Institutional Giving
Partnering to Advance Morgan's Future
The Morgan State University Foundation partners with private, family, community, and corporate foundations to secure philanthropic investments that advance Morgan State University's mission and strategic priorities. These partnerships support student success, groundbreaking research, academic excellence, and transformative initiatives that strengthen Morgan's impact across Baltimore, Maryland, and beyond.
As the steward of all private philanthropic support for Morgan State University, the Foundation works closely with donors and institutional partners to align charitable investments with opportunities that create meaningful and measurable impact. From scholarships and faculty support to research and capital projects, foundation and institutional giving plays a vital role in advancing Morgan's future.
Whether you represent a private foundation, family foundation, corporate giving program, or community foundation, we welcome the opportunity to explore partnership opportunities that support Morgan's students, faculty, and mission.
For more information about foundation and institutional giving, please contact our Office of Development Team
Explore Your Giving Options
The annual collective support of thousands of contributors will always be a key to providing a margin of excellence at Morgan in helping to advance education inside and outside the classroom. Each year, alumni, friends, and staff make contributions, knowing that their collective action has a positive impact on the lives of Morgan students. Innovative academic programming and career counseling coupled with hands-on experiences in research labs, community centers, and study abroad programs prepare Morgan students to become well-rounded leaders, scholars, and citizens of the world. Join alumni and friends who make annual gifts to Morgan. Together, the Morgan State University family is a powerful force in the nation and the world.
Explore ways to make an Annual Gift Here or contact Chanel D. Newsome, MBA, CFRE, Director of Development, Annual & Planned Giving at
(443) 885-3362 or chanel.newsome@morgan.edu
Recurring Giving
A recurring gift is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to support Morgan State University. By scheduling automatic contributions monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually, you can provide sustained support for scholarships, academic programs, research, athletics, and other University priorities.
Recurring giving offers flexibility, convenience, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference over time. Your ongoing support helps Morgan plan for the future while ensuring students have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
Enroll online today and start making an impact all year long.
Invest in Morgan's Future Through Corporate Partnership
Corporate partnerships play a vital role in advancing Morgan State University's mission while creating meaningful opportunities for businesses to engage with the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Through philanthropic support, sponsorships, workforce development initiatives, research collaborations, and student engagement opportunities, corporate partners help strengthen academic excellence and expand opportunities for Morgan students.
As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, Morgan offers access to exceptional talent, world-class research, and a diverse community of students and faculty. Together, Morgan and its corporate partners drive innovation, address real-world challenges, and create lasting impact across industries and communities.
Whether your organization is interested in supporting scholarships, academic programs, research initiatives, student success programs, or signature University events, the Morgan State University Foundation can help identify opportunities that align with your philanthropic and business goals.
Leave a Legacy at Morgan
Planned Giving, also known as a bequest is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to create a lasting legacy at Morgan State University. By including Morgan in your will or trust, you can help ensure that future generations of students have access to the opportunities, education, and support they need to succeed.
Bequests can be designated to support scholarships, academic programs, research, athletics, or other areas that are meaningful to you. They also offer flexibility, allowing you to make a significant future impact without affecting your current financial resources.
If you have already included Morgan State University in your estate plans, we would be honored to recognize your generosity. Please let us know so we can express our gratitude and welcome you into the Morgan Legacy Society, a special community of donors whose foresight and commitment help shape Morgan's future for generations to come.
Explore ways to make an Annual Gift Here or contact Chanel D. Newsome, MBA, CFRE, Director of Development, Annual & Planned Giving at
(443) 885-3362 or chanel.newsome@morgan.edu
Create a Lasting Legacy Through an Endowed Gift
An endowed gift is a powerful way to create a lasting impact at Morgan State University. Endowment funds are invested to provide ongoing support for the purpose you choose, generating resources year after year while preserving the principal gift. Because endowed funds exist in perpetuity, they continue to benefit future generations of Morgan students, faculty, and programs.
Named endowments may be established with a gift of $25,000 or more and can support scholarships, faculty excellence, academic programs, research initiatives, lectureships, and other University priorities. Donors may also choose to create unrestricted endowments, allowing Morgan to address its most pressing needs and emerging opportunities for years to come.
An endowed gift is more than a contribution—it is a lasting investment in Morgan's future and a legacy that will endure for generations
For more information, please contact members the Morgan State Office of Development at (443) 885-3040 or email at msumatters@morgan.edu.
Double Your Impact with Matching Gifts
Your generosity may go even further than you think. Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double—or even triple—the impact of charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees, and spouses. By taking advantage of your employer's matching gift program, you can amplify your support for Morgan State University and help create even greater opportunities for our students, faculty, and programs.
Use our search tool to see if your employer offers a matching gift program and learn how to submit your request.
Morgan State University faculty and staff play a vital role in advancing the University's mission both inside and outside the classroom. Through payroll deduction, faculty and staff can make a convenient and meaningful investment in the students, programs, and initiatives that make Morgan exceptional.
Gifts may be designated to the area that matters most to you, including scholarships, academic schools and colleges, athletics, research, student support programs, and other University priorities. No matter the size, every gift demonstrates a shared commitment to Morgan's continued excellence and success.
Contact Us
Have questions about making a gift? We're here to help. Contact us to discuss the giving opportunity that's right for you.
Chanel D. Newsome, MBA, CFRE
Director of Development, Annual & Planned Giving
(443) 885-3362
chanel.newsome@morgan.edu
Denise Smith
Director of Development, Major Gifts
(443) 885-3325
denise.smith@morgan.edu
Syntyche Walker
Director of Development for the School of Engineering and the School of Business
(443) 885-3707
syntyche.walker@morgan.edu
Viola Clark
Director of Development – Philanthropic Initiatives, Founding Medical School
viola.clark@morgan.edu
Rasha Travis
Assistant Director of Development
(443) 885-1495
rasha.travis@morgan.edu
Information to Include when making a Memorial or Tribute Gift
Include a note with your check indicating: the name of the person for whom the gift is being made in honor/memory of; the name and address of the person who should be notified of the gift; and the name of the fund to which the gift is being directed.
Obituary Language
In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of (name of decedent) may be made to the Morgan State University Foundation to benefit the (a fund designated by the spouse or family member). Checks should be made payable to the Morgan State University Foundation and sent to Morgan State University, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251.