There are many ways to give a tribute gift to the University of Minnesota or M Health Fairview. Below are variety options you can use to honor a loved one.
Give a gift to a U of M cause in honor or memory of someone.
Go to our giving website, choose a University of Minnesota or M Health Fairview cause to give to, and fill out the "Make this gift in honor or memory of someone" section under the Special Options section. We'll notify the family of your gift, if you choose.
Fundraise for a U of M cause in honor or memory of someone.
Set up a fundraising page on the University's crowdfunding website, URaiseMN, to raise funds for a University of Minnesota or M Health Fairview cause in honor of a loved one. This option allows space to share photos, video, and a story about your loved one. Get started at URaiseMN.
Tribute and obituary resources
Obituary template language
Memorials will be directed to the [insert U of M cause, for example "The John Anderson scholarship fund"] at the University of Minnesota Foundation. [Insert giving link.]
Options for a U of M giving link
Is the cause an existing U fund or a new fund, yet to be determined?
Go to our giving website, choose a University of Minnesota cause to give to, then copy the URL at the top.
Set up a fundraising page on the University's crowdfunding website, URaiseMN, to raise funds for a U cause in honor of a loved one. This option allows space to share photos, video, and a story about your loved one. Contact our team to get started.
Establish a new endowed scholarship in honor/memory of someone.
Contact the U of M Foundation at 612-624-3333 and you will be connected to someone who can help with fund establishment.