FAQ
Everyone has questions about making the best choices for their philanthropic giving and we welcome yours. Here are answers to a few most commonly asked questions about giving to Harvard Medical School.
Q: How do I make a gift?
A: Click here to make a gift online using your credit card. For all other questions regarding making a gift to Harvard Medical School, please visit Make a gift, or contact
Shaké Sulikyan
Director of Annual Fund
(617) 384-8454
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Q: How do I make a gift of real estate, stocks, bonds, or trust assests?
A: For information on making a planned gift, please contact
Mary Moran Perry
Senior Director of Planned Giving
(617) 384-8449
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Q: I have a master's art collection. Can I use that as my gift to the medical school?
A: Yes. Harvard Medical School can accept gifts of personal property and treasure of all kinds. Please contact
Mary Moran Perry
Senior Director of Planned Giving
(617) 384-8449
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Q: What are the most pressing needs?
A: All giving is important and useful to Harvard Medical School. Please see Focus Areas for a complete description of all the ways you can support us.
Q: How do I make a gift to the Alumni Fund or to my Reunion?
A: Make a gift to the Alumni Fund online with your credit card by visiting the online gift form here. To make a gift toward your reunion, indicate in the notes field of the online form how you would like your gift to be directed. If you have any questions, please contact
Shaké Sulikyan
Director of Alumni Fund
(617) 384-8454
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Q: How do I name a chair in the auditorium of the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center?
A: Your gift of $10,000 (payable over two consecutive years) names your chair in the auditorium of the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center. For more information, please contact
Savannah Snyder
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
(617) 384-8522
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Q: I received an invitation to an event and I would like to RSVP. How do I do that?
A: To RSVP for an event or for more information about an event at Harvard Medical School, please contact
Caitlin Craig
Associate Director of Special Events
(617) 384-8467 caitlin_craig@hms.harvard.edu
Q: I have questions about a gift I have already made. Who can I talk to about this?
A: For any concerns about the terms of your gift or to ask any questions about gifts you have already made to Harvard Medical School, including pledges or pledge payments, please contact
Matt Durno
Director of Donor Relations
(617) 384-8634 matthew_durno@hms.harvard.edu
