Create Your Legacy

The promise of discovery

Opportunities to learn by doing, through research experience, field-based work, and course-related travel.

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The promise of achievements

The contributions of our alumni in every walk of life continue to grow in vast disproportion to their numbers.

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The promise of generations

Alumni, parents, and friends have made Amherst one of the most exceptional colleges in the country.

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Gift Planning

Our easy-to-use Find Best Asset quiz guides you step-by-step to identify the ideal asset for you to donate, given your unique situation. Find Best Asset helps you make an informed decision about your gift that maximizes your impact while aligning with your financial goals.

Simply answer a few quick questions, and you'll get a personalized recommendation to give cash, appreciated securities, or a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA. Start now and see how you can make the most of your charitable giving!