Change their lives so they can change our world.
Thanks to the generosity of The Clark Fund donors, Emanuel Sapalo ’21 received a generous financial aid package and plans to channel his education, real-life experiences, and internship secured through ClarkCONNECT into an international law career.
Watch his video to learn more about Emanuel’s journey and experience here at Clark.
Giving to Clark is easy and convenient
See below for different ways to give. For more information or questions, call The Clark Fund at 1-508-793-7331 or email clarkfund@clarku.edu.
Matching gifts
The impact of your gift to Clark can go even further! Many employers match gifts for employees, employee spouses, or retired employees. Your company may even offer a match for volunteer hours. To see if your gift qualifies, please search for your employer in the box below. If you have any questions about matching gifts, please contact The Clark Fund team at clarkfund@clarku.edu.
Recurring giving
Make a bigger impact by setting up automatic monthly installments to spread your contribution over our entire fiscal year. For example, a monthly recurring gift of $25 makes a $300 impact over the entire year. Set up a recurring gift using our online giving form, call The Clark Fund at 508-793-7331, or email clarkfund@clarku.edu.
Planned giving
Clark’s Office of Planned Giving is here to help you maximize the impact of your charitable giving. Please visit our Planned Giving page for more information.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
For more information about making a gift of appreciated securities, please contact Samira Menon, Senior Director, Strategic Information Management.
IRA Transfers
If you are 70½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA to Clark University, and it will count against your minimum required distribution. For more information, please contact Kate Rafey ’08, MPA ’09, Director of Gift Planning.
Jonas Clark Fellows
Jonas Clark Fellows are donors who choose to support the University with an annual leadership gift of $3,000 or more, enabling Clark to provide students and faculty with exemplary resources for teaching, learning, and research. Benefits include:
- Exclusive invitations to Jonas Clark Fellows–only events with Clark leadership, faculty, and special guests (in-person and virtual—more to come!)
- Priority access and discounted registration to celebrate at Alumni Weekend
- Personalized updates highlighting how your support transforms the student experience
- A curated Clark calendar to keep you connected to the community year-round
GOLD Jonas Class Fellows
Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) alumni have the opportunity to become Jonas Clark Fellows through a tiered system. For every year since your graduation – multiply your gift by $100 to enjoy the same benefits as all other Jonas Clark Fellows.
View gift amount based on class year
| Class of 2025 | $100 |
| Class of 2024 | $200 |
| Class of 2023 | $300 |
| Class of 2022 | $400 |
| Class of 2021 | $500 |
| Class of 2020 | $600 |
| Class of 2019 | $700 |
| Class of 2018 | $800 |
| Class of 2017 | $900 |
| Class of 2017 | $1,000 |
1887 Society
Named in honor of the year of Clark’s founding, the 1887 Society recognizes donors who have supported the University for 5 or more consecutive years.
The 1887 Society now welcomes those who have committed to a monthly recurring gift to Clark and our youngest alumni (1-4 years out) who have given each year since their graduation. Members of our 1887 Society enjoy the following benefits:
- Special recognition in donor listings
- Special gift impact communications
- Early access to signature alumni events
