Giving Opportunities
Make an impact today on Point Park University students by financially supporting the Pioneer Fund, Bison Scholarship Fund, or the area of your choice. Gifts are accepted online, by mail, through gifts of stock, your IRA, or a legacy gift. No matter the form, your gift to Point Park University will sustain a tradition of excellence for current and future generations of students and will provide support for academic programs, teaching, and learning.
Ways to Give
- Make a gift online and designate your gift to the area of your choice.
- To make a gift by check: please make your check payable to Point Park University.
Point Park University
Office of University Advancement
201 Wood St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- To make your gift as a pledge over time, gift stock, or make a donation through your IRA, please contact alumni@pointpark.edu.
- Buy a brick or a seat: You can leave your legacy at Point Park with a brick in Alumni Park or a seat in the PNC Theatre.
Donor Funded Scholarships
Alumni and friends of Point Park University provide generous support for students by establishing endowed scholarships. For many, scholarships make the critical difference in completing their education. The need for student support has never been greater. Please contact us at alumni@pointpark.edu for more information on establishing a scholarship of your own.
Non-Monetary Gifts
Interested in donating resources to support student success? You can make a positive impact in the life of a student today by donating towards the Bison Exchange and Pioneer Pantry.- Donate your gently used professional clothes to the Bison Exchange, the on campus clothing exchange, so students can dress for success. Contact us at alumni@pointpark.edu to coordinate.
- Stocking the Pioneer Pantry can help combat food insecurity for our students. You can coordinate a donation with us by emailing alumni@pointpark.edu or by shipping Amazon Wish List items to:
Point Park University
University Advancement
201 Wood St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Delivery instructions: 3rd Ave receiving
*Deselect weekend delivery
Matching Gifts
Many companies participate in matching gift programs. Some will even match gifts made by retirees and spouses. Want to double the impact of your gift? Contact your human resources department and ask for a matching gift form.
Legacy Giving
Learn how you can include Point Park in your will, donate stock, or make a charitable gift that provides you with income for life. For more information contact us at alumni@pointpark.edu
You may receive mailings from Point Park University asking for your support of student success with a tax-deductible gift.
Giving Policy
On October 25, 2022, the Point Park University Board of Trustees approved the creation of a 4% Operational Enhancement Charge. The fee applies to all restricted gifts received by the University and will improve the capacity to grow private giving to Point Park University and help to underwrite scholarships and areas of greatest need.
Learn more about the policy that went into effect on October 26, 2022.
Mission
The Office of University Advancement's mission is to develop strategically engaged programming that will encourage lifelong relationships with alumni that reinforce the University's mission. This will be achieved through alumni investment in volunteer, networking, and financial support opportunities that are both personal and meaningful.