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How you can make a difference
The ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Fund brings together 17 individual funds that give you the power to make an immediate impact. Each fund provides unrestricted support to a specific school, college or campus priority — ensuring students and faculty have the resources they need to succeed.
ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Fund for Excellence
The ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Fund for Excellence fuels the experiences that make a ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« education extraordinary. Your gift provides flexible, immediate support for opportunities that help students thrive — from hands-on research and creative projects with faculty mentors to paid internships and career development that prepare them for life after graduation.
ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Fund for Opportunity Scholarships
The ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Fund for Opportunity Scholarships keeps dreams within reach for students facing unexpected financial hardships. Your gift provides critical support that helps them stay enrolled, continue their studies and move toward the futures they've worked so hard to build.
Academic and campus impact funds
The ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Fund also includes a range of academic and campus impact funds that provide flexible support across the University. Your support ensures that University leaders can respond quickly to emerging needs and expand opportunities that enrich the student experience.
Schools and colleges |
University priorities |
| Harpur College of Arts and Sciences | Athletics |
| College of Community and Public Affairs | Campus enhancement |
| Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Diversity, equity and inclusion |
| School of Management | Graduate studies |
| School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | International studies |
| Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science | Libraries |
| Reputation building | |
| Research and technology | |
| Student life |
Leadership giving
Each year, donors who make leadership-level gifts through the ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Fund are recognized as members of the ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Fund Leadership Society. Their commitment creates transformative experiences that enrich the lives of ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« students.
Your support matters
The ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Fund connects the power of collective giving with the needs of today's students. By giving, you join a community of alumni, parents and friends who believe in the potential of ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« students. Together, you make it possible for students to access life-changing opportunities that build the foundation for their future.
Every gift — of any size, to any area — helps Bearcats move forward.
Contact the ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Fund
If you’d like to talk about how your gift can make a difference, reach out to the ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« Fund team at bingfund@binghamton.edu or 607-777-6209.