Philanthropic Opportunities

The value of the UVM Water Institute is clear. Establishing a campus-wide institute with a more coordinated, results-driven approach will catalyze cross-disciplinary research, build national and global reputation that reflects our strength in water research, and fulfill our mission of education and outreach around the critical shared resource of fresh water for humanity.

Initial funding for the institute exists, but private philanthropy remains one of the best sources of long-term funding to achieve its goals. The most effective and lasting way to support the UVM Water Institute is establishing permanent endowments that will provide stable, predictable, and permanent income in perpetuity.

UVM has a proven track record of attracting private philanthropy to amplify the work of our faculty and researchers. The Gund Institute for Environment and the MassMutual Center for Complex Systems and Data Science are just two examples of these successful efforts. Philanthropic partners help foster the creation of important new knowledge and forge new pathways to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.

There are a number of opportunities for donors to get involved and support important research that impacts every person on the planet.
 

For more information, please contact Chris Bernier, Assistant Vice President of Development at the UVM Foundation, at 802-656-3910 or Chris.Bernier@uvm.edu.