Ways to Donate
The Sage Colleges offers several flexible options to make your gift in whatever manner is best for you.
- Online Giving
- Checks
- Securities
- Credit Cards
- Installments
- Corporate Matching
- Family Foundation Gifts
- Private/Corporate Foundation Gifts
Online Giving
Checks
The most widely used form of making a gift to Sage. Checks may be mailed to the Office of Annual Giving, The Sage Colleges, 92 First Street, Troy, NY 12180. For further information, call (518)244-2351, or 1-800-898-8452, or e-mail annualfund@sage.edu.
Securities
A wonderful way to make an increased gift, avoid capital gains, and receive a tax benefit. Highly appreciated securities offer alumnae/i an easy way to make a larger gift than one may think possible. Print details on how to make a stock transfer or contact the Office of Annual Giving, The Sage Colleges, 92 First Street, Troy, NY 12180, call (518)244-2351, or 1-800-898-8452, or e-mail annualfund@sage.edu for further information.
Credit Cards
MasterCard, Discover and American Express are most welcome forms of giving. Donors may make one gift or several monthly charges to make a special total gift. Contact the Office of Annual Giving, The Sage Colleges, 92 First Street, Troy, NY 12180, call (518)244-2351, or 1-800-898-8452, or e-mail annualfund@sage.edu for further information.
Installments
Make your pledge now, indicating you'd like to make installment payments throughout the fiscal year (ends April 30) and we'll mail you pledge reminders. Contact the Office of Annual Giving, The Sage Colleges, 92 First Street, Troy, NY 12180, call (518)244-2351, or 1-800-898-8452, or e-mail annualfund@sage.edu for further information.
Corporate Matching
Many employers match, and often multiply gifts to education made by active and retired employees and their spouses. For more information, please contact your employer's benefits office. Matching gifts are included as part of your total Annual Fund gift for Charter Society membership. Contact the Office of Annual Giving, The Sage Colleges, 92 First Street, Troy, NY 12180, call (518)244-2351, or 1-800-898-8452, or e-mail annualfund@sage.edu for further information.
Family Foundation Gifts
Many individuals have access to family foundations through which they make gifts to Sage. While the Foundation is the legal donor, the individual responsible for the gift will also receive credit for the gift. Contact the Office of Annual Giving, The Sage Colleges, 92 First Street, Troy, NY 12180, call (518)244-2351, or 1-800-898-8452, or e-mail annualfund@sage.edu for further information.
Private/Corporate Foundation Gifts
The Office of Government & Foundation Relations is responsible for cultivating relationships with, and soliciting funds from public and private foundations, and government officials and organizations in support of the institution's priorities.
Individuals who have suggestions about possible gift opportunities through private or corporate foundations, should contact:
William Belcher
Corporate Foundation & Government Relations
The Sage Colleges
90 First Street, Troy, NY 12180
(518) 244-2345
belchw@sage.edu
