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Make a Big Impact With Your Gift to the USM Foundation

When you make a planned gift to the University of Southern Maine Foundation in support of USM, your generosity provides access to education that strengthens paths to academic and career success. Thank you for ensuring that USM can impact those we serve well into the future.

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Your Gifts at Work

With the help of our donors, the University of Southern Maine Foundation is making a difference for USM and our students.

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Supporters Like You

Through their generosity and thoughtfulness, our donors make a positive impact on USM students. Here are their stories.

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