Celebrate 60 Years of Impact - Make Your #GivingTuesday Gift!

Staff members and Panther mascot holding Giving Tuesday sign

At SUNY Old Westbury, we've spent six decades empowering students, transforming lives, and making education accessible to all.  This #GivingTuesday, as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary, we invite you to be part of the next chapter in our story.  Your gift today helps students reach their full potential and achieve their dreams - and ensures that our mission continues for generation to come. 

Three female students at Orientation

What is #GivingTuesday?

#GivingTuesday is a Global Day of Generosity that brings people together to support causes that matter.  At SUNY Old Westbury, we’re proud to participate in this global event and to rally our alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students to join us in making a difference.

This Year, Your Support Powers:

  • Greatest Needs Fund – Provide resources for students when they need it most.  
  • General Scholarships - Help students close the final gap to attain their education.
  • Panther Pantry - Provide access to food and other necessities for those in need.
  • OW Endowment Fund – A lasting investment that sustains our mission for generations.

Ways to Support SUNY Old Westbury This #GivingTuesday

Your generosity creates opportunities and transform lives. Here's how you can help:

  1. Make a Gift Online
    Donate securely through our online giving portal. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes an impact.
  2. Securities 
    Contact us to give appreciated securities which offer added tax benefits.
  3. Become a Recurring Donor
    Set up a monthly or quarterly donation to provide ongoing support to SUNY Old Westbury students.
  4. Corporate Matching Gifts
    Double or triple your impact by checking if your employer offers a matching gift program. Many companies match charitable donations made by their employees.
  5. Transform Lives with In-Kind Donations 
    Help Support OW students with an in-kind gift to our Panther Pantry and/or Career Closet.
  6. Share the Message
    Spread the word on social media! Use #OWMade, #OwnYourFuture, #GivingTuesday, #OWGivingTuesday, to share why you support SUNY Old Westbury and encourage others to join in.  

Together, we’re building a brighter future for every student who walks through our doors. 
– Dr. Timothy Sams, University President

Make Your #GivingTuesday Donation

Your Gift Matters

Your generosity supports vital student programs, scholarships, and resources that create opportunities for success. By investing in SUNY Old Westbury, you’re investing in the leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow.

Thank You for being a part of our 60-year legacy -- and for helping us make this #GivingTuesday the best one yet!

Contact Us

For instructions for making gifts of stock, matching gifts or to discuss ways to support Old Westbury, please contact us at: 

Office of Institutional Advancement
Email: advancement@oldwestbury.edu
Phone: (516) 876-3207