For Cumberland School of Law to achieve financial stability in critical program areas over the next five years, we need to raise $10 million. Launched in 2023, the 5 in Five Campaign aims to raise $2 million dollars in each of five initiatives over five years. The corpus of these endowments will endure, and the expendable revenue generated each year will support programs that will dramatically impact our students, community and the legal profession.
Advocacy and Competition Programs
To improve our nationally ranked advocacy program, Cumberland School of Law’s needs the resources to fully compete with rival programs, ensuring we can sustain the success of our program that focuses on preparing practice ready lawyers.
Clinical Programs
Clinics offer our students invaluable opportunities to receive practical legal experience while serving our community. Unlike most law schools, Cumberland School of Law does not have a permanent source of funding for our clinics, which is crucial to continuing and expanding these opportunities for our students and our community.
Civil Rights Center
Birmingham is the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. Funding for a Civil Rights Center will set Cumberland School of Law apart by making it a premier educational destination for those passionate about addressing past and emerging civil rights issues.
Cumberland Connection Program
Funding for the Cumberland Connection Program will allow the law school the ability to expand its applicant pool by developing a formal pipeline for undergraduate students with no family history of legal education or who have overcome financial or other hardships--helping both inspire and offer opportunities to those who may not have the confidence that practicing law is within their reach.
Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center
Alabama is a state rich in forest, water and other critical natural resources. The Land Use & Natural Resources Law Center at Cumberland School of Law allows our faculty and students to engage directly in legal and policy work related to land use and natural resources development and management.
Other Ways to Support Cumberland School of Law
Thank you for your support and philanthropic commitment in writing the next chapter in the history of Cumberland School of Law! At the link below, you may view numerous ways in which you can designate your gift.
How to Give
Giving Online
Giving online is an easy way to make a gift to Cumberland School of Law. There are many funds to designate your gift.
Giving by Mail
Cumberland School of Law
Attention: Anne Marovich, Senior Advancement Officer
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
Giving by Pledge
By making a pledge, you can make a significant impact to Cumberland School of Law and its mission to educate competent well-rounded lawyers.
Making an Annual Gift
Annual giving is critical to providing Cumberland School of Law with budget-relieving resources. The fiscal year ends June 30 of each year.
Estate Planning and Bequests
With a planned giving strategy, you can put your assets to work for any part of Cumberland School of Law you choose. To ensure your goals are met, we invite you to contact Anne Marovich, senior advancement officer (205-726-2443) to learn more.
Stock Gifts
Thank you for your interest in gifting securities to support Cumberland School of Law. Your wise market investment is a wonderful gift. By donating appreciated stock, you can avoid long-term capital gains tax and deduct the full market value on your tax return.
To transfer stocks, please provide the following details to your brokerage firm then contact Bo Kerr, assistant vice president for university advancement, at 205-726-2139 to inform Samford of the amount (dollars or shares), stock name and desired use of funds.
Brokerage Firm
Northern Trust DTC
Clearing #2669
Account #26-38462
If requested, Samford’s EIN number is 63-0312914
For cash wire transfers, contact Ian Schwarting, Accounting and Financial Services, 205-726-4536.
