Every gift, regardless of size, matters to Clark and sends a powerful message that parents believe this institution and its educational programs are contributing to the lives of their children. Typically, two out of three parents make an annual gift to the Clark Fund. Grandparents are also increasingly involved in supporting the University through the Clark Fund.
You can pledge now and fulfill your pledge before May 31, or you can make your check payable to Clark University and send it today. We also accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover/Novus and American Express. Gifts of securities are also most welcome. And remember matching gifts! Many companies will match your contribution as an employee or spouse, doubling your gift to Clark.
Many parents become Jonas Clark Fellows (JCF) by making leadership gifts of $2,000 or more to the Clark Fund. JCF gifts to the Clark Fund play a key role in the growth of the University, and directly benefit Clark students. New facilities, such as the Cathy '83 and Marc '81 Lasry Center for Bioscience, and cutting-edge programs, such as Holocaust and Genocide Studies at the Strassler Center, are made possible through the generosity of Clark parents, alumni and friends and help strengthen Clarkıs reputation for academic excellence and innovation worldwide.
Jonas Clark Fellows leadership gift levels are as follows:
Member $2,000 - $2,499Unrestricted gifts to the Clark Fund allows the University to meet unexpected needs in order to make the undergraduate experience the best that it can be. These funds support the arts, athletics, new technology, student research, and much more. Creating new freshman seminars and course websites, as well as providing financial aid, are other potential uses for your gift to the Clark Fund.