Support Cornish

Find instructions on stock transfers here. To contact Advancement Services, please scroll down to our Contact Form.

Many employers match charitable gifts made by employees. As a non-profit organization and 501(c)3 organization, Cornish College of the Arts qualifies for many of these programs. Please contact your employer’s Human Resources Office to see if your gift qualifies for matches.

Planned giving is a wonderful way to support Cornish over time. This group of donors ensures our long-term growth and stability.

Giving plans can be structured according to your needs and philanthropic intent. For example, you can make an outright gift of cash or securities, a pledge, a bequest in your will or you can choose a vehicle such as a charitable trust.

If you are interest in planned giving, please contact VP of Advancement Anne Derieux by scrolling down to our Contact Form. 

Annual Fund gifts are a vital resource in helping meet Cornish’s ongoing need for flexible, income to uphold our mission and support the needs of our students. 

Cornish Giving Week is a new crowdfunding campaign supporting the Annual Fund. 2020’s Giving Week is scheduled for February 24-March 1. Stay tuned for more details!

Make your Annual Fund Gift here.  

If you are interested in learning more or investing in the annual fund, please contact Pat Bako by scrolling down to our Contact Form.

Visit our secure online giving form to designate your gift to scholarships to impact an emerging artists life forever. You will have the option to direct your scholarship where it has the most meaning for you. If you have questions, please contact Pat Bako, by scrolling down to our Contact Form.

Cornish College is always assessing our needs for capital improvement and new development to support our campus expansion.  If you are interested in investing in capital projects and have questions, please contact Anne Derieux, by scrolling down to our Contact Form. 

Gifts of endowed funds tie your wishes to the College’s needs. They enable you to put some of your wealth to work for a cause you believe in. Whatever your interest, there is an area at Cornish College of the Arts that will benefit through an endowment.

Cornish Advancement staff will work with you to establish fund guidelines. Endowed funds can be established and named with the amounts below. For more information on establishing an endowed fund, please contact Anne Derieux, by scrolling down to our Contact Form.

Endowed Funds may be designated to support existing activities at Cornish College of the arts such as academics, library collections, and student life projects. 

Each academic department offers a restricted fund to help support specific needs. You can note the department of your choice on our secure online giving form, or you can contact us at Advancement by scrolling down to our Contact Form.

Includes philanthropic giving opportunities (such as scholarships and capital improvements), employee and trustee recruitment, research alliances and continuing education. We identify partnership opportunities and makes introductions to faculty and leadership. Cornish College of the Arts depends on funding from corporations and foundations as it strives to fulfill its mission and commitment to excellence.

If you are interested in corporate and foundation support, please contact Pat Bako, Director of Development by scrolling down to our Contact Form.