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Support the School

Annual Giving

Since 1965, The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work has sought to integrate teaching, research, and outreach to increase knowledge of social problems and their solutions, to improve social conditions, and to advocate social justice and human dignity for all people. As the state’s only educational institution offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in social work, the School of Social Work instills in its students a lifelong devotion in improving human conditions through service to their communities at state, regional, and national levels.

We expanded out facilities to include state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms and a computer lab—enhancing our students’ skill acquisition and research capabilities. But the School’s major funding priority has been and continues to be scholarships for deserving students. Fully 90 percent of the students who apply for admission to the School also apply for financial aid. By becoming a member of the Social work Society and contributing to the School of Social Work’s Annual Fund, you can help strengthen social work education at The University of Alabama.

Gift Levels
Social Work Supporter $40 - $99
Social Work Advocate $100 - $249
Dean's Circle $250 - $499
Little Hall Circle $500 - $999
Gundy Circle $1,000 - $4,999
Capstone Circle $5,000 and up

Your contribution is tax deductible.
(If you make a contribution at one of the gift levels listed, you will be recognized in an upcoming issue of School of Social Work Alumni News).

Social Work Society

The Social Work Society, an organization at The University of Alabama, is an affiliate organization of the Capstone Foundation. Its members--including alumni, concerned citizens, faculty, students, agencies, and corporations--support social work education at the University by increasing understanding, appreciation, and support for the goals, programs, and activities of the UA School of Social Work. Virtually all of the funds contributed through the society are invested in endowed scholarships.

Making an Endowed Gift

You can make an endowed gift to The University of Alabama that is designated for the School of Social Work, helping to ensure that the School will have the resources it needs to maintain a highly qualified faculty and staff, to stay on the leading edge of social work research and practice, and to produce graduates who will serve our state, region, and nation well as they endeavor to improve the human condition. Endowed gifts permanently support a scholarship, fellowship, professorship, academic chair, facility, or academic program of your choosing in the name of your choice.

To Make a Gift or Pledge
  • Use the on-line donation form at: http://www.edmedia.ua.edu/giving/sw.html
  • Call (205) 348-0182 or
  • Mail check to:

    Neely Portera
    Director of Advancement
    The University of Alabama
    School of Social Work
    Box 870314
    Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0314

Plan Your Gifts for Greatest Impact

Gifts to The University of Alabama School of Social Work are used to help ensure continued excellence in our programs. By structuring your gifts, you can help make meaningful contributions while meeting personal planning goals.

  • You will discover ways to make larger gifts than you may have thought possible.
  • You will learn how to make gifts that actually "give back" for a time, providing extra income in retirement years or helping to fund educational expenses and other needs.
  • You can add special meaning to your gift by making a gift that honors a special friend or loved one.
  • You will see how to save money on income, gift, and estate taxes and instead put those amounts to use in ways you choose.
  • You will enjoy giving more, knowing that you're investing in the lives of young people in ways that make it possible for you to give the most you can at the lowest possible cost


For answers to your questions or for help planning for gift

Neely Portera
Director of Advancement
The University of Alabama
School of Social Work
114-B Little Hall
Box 870314
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0314
(205) 348-0182
nportera@sw.ua.edu