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 is now The Fund for Cornish and these 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. 

The Fund for Cornish spring campaign is right around the corner! Save the date for April – May 5 and plan to support The Fund for Cornish to show that you value having Cornish in our community. Your gifts to The Fund For Cornish help provide the best possible art education, and in turn, you help infuse the community with a creative force that we all enjoy.

NEW this spring! When you donate $100 or more to The Fund for Cornish during the spring campaign, you can select a special, limited-edition thank you gift* and show your Cornish pride with a branded insulated travel tumbler or a cotton canvas tote. Donate now and choose your gift.

We know the pandemic has impacted everyone! It’s so easy to make a BIG impact with a monthly donation of any amount! Donors who pledge during the spring campaign with a monthly donation of just $9 or more will get to choose a special, limited-edition thank you gift*. Give a monthly gift here. 

*Special edition gifts are limited to supply, so don’t delay, donate today!

If you are interested in learning more or investing in The Fund for Cornish, please contact Pat Bako by scrolling down to our Contact Form.

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.

The Student Emergency Fund will support those who face immediate financial hardship due the COVID-19 crisis. If you can, please donate today to help a student in need.

Many of our students have to work to pay their basic bills, sometimes two or even three jobs. These jobs are often in the service industry, which has been particularly hard-hit by COVID related shutdowns.

All funds raised will be distributed directly to our most impacted students. Donations are secure and fully tax deductible.