Maine fans can support the sport of their choice through the Black Bear Club by designating which program they wish to contribute to. By doing so, you will automatically become a member of that sports friends group.
Fans can restrict their gift to any of the following programs: Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country and Track, Field Hockey, Football, Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Ice Hockey, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming, or Volleyball.
Gift-in-Kind Services: Businesses and Individuals can join the Black Bear Club by providing Gift-in-Kind Services or products instead of or in addition to a cash donation. Among the athletic department needs are printing services, catering services, computer equipment and software, electronic equipment, and more. Prior approval is necessary for appropriate credit.
Endowments, Planned or Deferred Giving: Endowed gifts provide ongoing benefits for Black Bear Athletics. Endowed funds can be designated in both current and deferred gifts. The University of Maine Athletic Department can also be named beneficiary in deferred gifts in the form of charitable remainder trusts, wills, gift annuities, bequests, and insurance policies. Contact the Black Bear Club for more information.
