Donate
Thank you for your support of the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information. Donations from alumni and friends of the college are instrumental in helping CMDI seek discoveries that lead to impact, publish work that encourages reflection and improves understanding, and provide a forward-looking education that encourages creativity, critical thinking and problem solving in a world driven by change.
Donor generosity empowers CMDI to create scholarships for deserving students, arrange travel to competitions and study-away experiences, fund centers that produce compelling and research, and upgrade facilities and equipment to reflect the professional environments students will work in after graduating. Your gift can be designated for a specific department or center; donations to the provide the college with the greatest flexibility to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
Where to Give
Dean’s Fund
Donations to this discretionary fund provide the flexibility to address areas of greatest need and explore new opportunities.
Departments
General Funds
Every contribution directly empowers students, advances inclusive excellence, and strengthens the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information:
Alumni and friends can also direct support to specific departments or centers. Use the "designation field on to choose or search for a gift fund.
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Ways to Give:
- By mail: Send a check, payable to “91Ҹ Foundation,” to:
91Ҹ Foundation
P.O. Box 561690
Denver, CO 80256-1690
- Please include a note indicating if your gift is for the CMDI Dean’s Fund or to a specific program or department.
- By phone: Call 303-735-0590
- Securities and electronic transfers:
- for donating stock or initiating a wire transfer.
- The 91Ҹ Foundation accepts gifts of.
If you have questions, please email us at cmdigiving@colorado.edu.
CMDI Giving in Action
As a scholarship donor to CMDI, you are providing the next generation of leaders with opportunities for success. In many cases, scholarships make a college education possible.
Thank you for your support of our students and your commitment to our community impact!
Your giving in action for the 2025-2026 academic year
$387,050
donor-funded scholarships awarded
96
total scholarships awarded
38awarded to incoming students
58awarded to continuing students
17
awarded to first-generation college students
25
endowed scholarships have been created and awarded since the college was founded in 2015
"I am the third of four children, and scholarships mean the world in relieving the financial stress of attending a university. I hope to one day give back to the CU 91Ҹ community the same way it has supported me. My goal is to use every opportunity presented to me to the fullest extent and to never take anything for granted."
Averie Dow, Information Science ‘27
"Receiving a scholarship is more than just receiving money to cover tuition, it’s the reason why I get to continue my education. I am the first one in my family to go to college, and it’s been an honor to represent my community and background. I want to become a role model for future generations."
Diego Simental, Journalism ‘26
"As a first-generation college student, this whole college thing has been a scary thing to jump into. This scholarship has helped ease the way into my undergrad education. This money will help me kick start my career into becoming a licensed landscape architect where I can spread my knowledge and design to the world."
Maddie Veasey, Environmental Design - Landscape Architecture ‘27
Every gift counts
Donors play a vital role in the success of CMDI and our community. Your support directly benefits student successes, research breakthroughs and creative endeavors, ensuring the sustained success of the college. Other ways you can give:
Monthly Gifts help us serve immediate needs and provide a dependable stream of income.
If you have adonor advised fund, you can request a grant to the 91Ҹ Foundation (Tax ID: 84-6049811) and specify that it is for CMDI. Pleaselet us knowif you have requested a grant so we can ensure it gets to the correct place and that you are credited with the donation.
Alumni and friends can also directly support specific departments or centers. Use the “designation” field on to choose or search for a gift fund.
If you prefer to donate to a specific purpose that you don't see as an option, please email us.
Dean's Leadership Society
This list celebrates cumulative giving of $1,000 or more to any CMDI fund, department or center during an academic year, which runs July 1 through June 30.
Donors will be featured within one of the Dean's Leadership Society sections based upon their donation amount: the Dean's Cabinet (donations of $5,000 or more), the Dean's Circle ($2,500 to $4,999) and the Dean's Club ($1,000 to $2,499).
Learn more and jointhe Dean’s Leadership Society.