Welcome to the MinuteFund, UMass Amherst's crowdfunding platform, facilitated by the UMass Amherst Foundation. The MinuteFund is our place to help students, faculty, and staff raise money for their RSO, student group, department, or center on campus. New projects are coming online every week, and you can see all the live projects below. If you would like to support an area that you don't see listed below, you can use this form to make a gift to any area of campus that you are passionate about.
If you are interested in learning more about Accelerate: The Campaign for UMass Amherst you can view the website at: https://accelerateumass.org/
Interested in running a MinuteFund campaign? Click here to apply!
20 Projects
Isenberg Women in Business Professional Development Opportunities
By Eleanor Meehan and Emily Gillan
Help us make opportunities accessible to our whole community!
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McCormack Student Leaders 2024
By Ryan Blum
Help shape the sports industry leaders of tomorrow!
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Dhadak 2025 Competition Season!
By Dhadak Fusion Dance Team
Help in supporting Dhadak Fusion Dance Team!
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11
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UMass Debate to Yale
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Help send us to compete at Yale!
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UMass Dance Team 2024-2025
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Help support the UMass Dance Team on their journey to Nationals in Orlando, Florida!
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42
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Japanese Program Career Support Fund 2024
By Japanese Program
Help us raise $4000 to provide a scholarship for an internship in Japan during the summer of 2025!
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UMass Aeronautics Competition 2025
By Jake Simon
The UMass Aeronautics Team welcomes you to be apart of our journey to compete in the Design, Build, Fly competition in Tucson, Arizona.
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14
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UMass Dance Club 2024
By Umass Dance Club
Support Umass Dance Club's funding expenses so we can continue to perform and host our showcases!
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11
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Ellsberg Initiative for Peace & Democracy
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Please help us create a permanently endowed Ellsberg Institute for Peace and Democracy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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UMass Habitat for Humanity 2024
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Help send UMass Habitat for Humanity to Louisiana to help build houses over spring break!
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UMass Cycling Club 2024-2025
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Any funds you donate contribute directly to our success in the Fall Mountain Bike season and Spring Road season!
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Model UN 2024
By Ethan Verrone
Support Model UN at UMass!
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Fencing 2024
By UMass Fencing Team
Help us get the equipment we need to practice hard and grow our team!
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6
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UMass Against Rape Culture Fundraising
By UMass Against Rape Culture
Your donations and support fuel a movement for change on the UMass campus and beyond.
10%
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6
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Support UMass Club Golf
By UMass Club Golf
We’re raising funds to support our spring season, covering travel, lodging, and tournament fees for regional events and the National Championship. Thank you!
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89
UMass Club Golf Supporters
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ASME Design Competitions 2024-2025
By UMass ASME
We are looking to raise funds for parts, materials, and travel for our three design teams, along with general club expenses!
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22
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UMass Supermileage Vehicle 2024-2025
By Max Somers
By donating to our team, you will help us pay for travel expenses to and from the competition in April, as well as tools and materials.
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36
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Active Minds Fundraising
By Active Minds at UMass
We are fundraising to support our organization's mission of destigmatizing mental health on campus! We will use the funds to spread awareness and host events.
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Alpha Phi Omega
By UMass Amherst Foundation
Alpha Phi Omega is a gender inclusive service fraternity that promotes leadership, friendship and service
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UMass Ice Skating Club Fundraiser
By UMass Ice Skating Club E-Board
The UMass Ice Skating Club is fundraising to be able to host more practices for our skaters next semester!
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