Philanthropic gifts to RIT can take many forms. Please click on each of the ways listed for details on the different forms your gift can take. All gifts to RIT are tax deductible.

• Outright Gifts
  — The simplest type of charitable gift is a gift of cash, generally by check, credit card or debit card. Also, consider donating your car to Insurance Auto Auctions (formerly Charity Fundings) and name RIT as the beneficiary. The university gets the proceeds and you get a charitable deduction. For more information on donating your vehicle, call 585-426-1030.
  
  
  
  
• Online Giving
  — to make a safe and secure online credit card gift 24 hours a day, visit our Online Giving page. It's convenient, quick and eliminates the need for envelopes, stamps or checks. In addition, your gift starts working for RIT right away!
  
  
  
  
• Automatic Contribution Transfer
  — or ACT, is RIT's electronic funds transfer program. This program offers you a convenient and secure way to have your gift deducted in regular monthly installments from your checking or savings account. For more information, call us at 585-475-5500 or visit www.rit.edu/actnow for an ACT authorization form.
  
  
  
  
• Matching Gifts
  — You can double or triple the value of your gift if you or your spouse work for a matching gift company. Contact your human resources department or visit www.rit.edu/matchmygift and search our online matching gift clearing house to find out if your company has a matching gift program and how to submit an application. RIT gives you credit for both gifts.
  
  
  
  
• Stock and Special Opportunities
  —If you are considering another kind of non-cash gift such as appreciated stock, real estate or a gift-in-kind, call us at 585-475-5500 and we'll be happy to facilitate your gift.
  
  
  
  
• Planned Giving
  —We are prepared to help you fully realize your desire to support RIT while maximizing your estate/financial planning benefits and minimizing the after-tax cost of your gift. For more information, call us at 1-866-237-4008 or email Susan Rice.
  
  
  
  
• Payroll Deductions (RIT Employees Only)
  —Payroll deduction is an easy way for RIT faculty or staff to give to RIT. You can make a one-time gift and designate when you want the gift to be deducted. Or, you can make a pledge for the year and set up a biweekly, semimonthly or quarterly payment schedule. You can also choose to make an ongoing gift that will renew automatically each year. To initiate a payroll deduction, all you have to do is fill out a payroll authorization form that sets up the total gift amount and the payment structure you want. RIT and NTID forms in PDF format are available below. Print out the form, complete it, and send it to the Development Office via interoffice mail or U.S. Mail (address below). For more information, call the Office of Development at 585-475-5500.
  
  

  - RIT Form
  - NTID Form