Explore your interests
The University of Miami is as dynamic as it is bright. There are so many opportunities to get involved and to champion bold initiatives taking place across our three campuses. Find a cause that speaks to your passion and discover how you can make a difference.
Arts and Culture
Students are the heart of our University—the very reason why we exist. Through consistent and intentional support, we give students the opportunity to pursue and achieve a brighter future.
Arts and Culture Fundraising Priorities
Athletics
Miami’s athletics department is proud of its rich tradition of cultivating champions who inspire and unite our campus. It emboldens our student-athletes to set and attain personal, athletic, and academic goals that contribute to a fulfilling student experience.
Athletics Fundraising Priorities
Climate and Environment
Sitting at the epicenter of so many consequential environmental threats, the University of Miami is committed to combating climate change as the fight grows more urgent every day. The threat of rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, and environmental challenges reinforce the need to heal our planet.
Climate and Environment Fundraising Priorities
Community
Our faculty members and students share their talents with boundless dedication and optimism. Every day, they connect with community organizations in ways that translate academic knowledge into positive social change. We are proud of our history of community engagement and remain committed to collaborating with and growing alongside our vibrant community.
Community Fundraising Priorities
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The University of Miami is uniquely positioned to lead on this front, given our location in South Florida, one of the most culturally diverse communities anywhere. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the world around us and empowers our students, faculty, staff, and patients to thrive.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fundraising Priorities
Faculty
At the University of Miami, we have made it a priority to attract the brightest minds from every discipline to bring learning to life. Our faculty members’ diverse backgrounds and expertise foster learning deeply rooted in real-life experiences, empowering our students to turn their instruction into action.
Faculty Fundraising Priorities
Health and Wellness
Health and wellness are a cornerstone of any thriving community. With the difficult lessons we have learned from COVID-19, advocating for mental and physical health is more important than ever.
Health and Wellness Fundraising Priorities
Hemispheric and Global Impact
Becoming a hemispheric leader means expanding knowledge and applying solutions to everything from medicine to music and marine science to the human condition. This knowledge is used to address the complex challenges for our country and the world at large.
Hemispheric and Global Impact Fundraising Priorities
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Whether it be in the lab, in the classroom, or under the ocean waves, our commitment to staying ahead of the curve is what defines us.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fundraising Priorities
Law and Social Justice
Within our institution, we have elevated our commitment to educational equity and to fight—on all fronts—against ignorance, hatred, and oppression.
Law and Social Justice Fundraising Priorities
Research
Our research efforts push the boundaries of discovery to better understand and address our world’s most pressing problems—from finding cures to diseases to improving the human condition. Our relentless exploration has earned us a global reputation as a research powerhouse.
Research Fundraising Priorities
Science and Big Data
Our tireless and dedicated work in all of the sciences has kept us at the forefront of research and discovery. The work we do with data is solidly grounded in illuminating meaningful insights that lead to smarter decisions and more beneficial outcomes.
Students
Students are the heart of our University—the very reason why we exist. Through consistent and intentional support, we give students the opportunity to pursue and achieve a brighter future.