How to Donate Online

Access the Giving Portal

Make a Gift

  • Access the State of Maryland Giving Site.
  • Click the red button on the right hand side of your screen labeled “Non-SSO Login”
  • Click the Request Password link and enter your UMBC email address
  • You will receive an email from donotreply@smartsimple.com that will include a link. Use that link to create your password.
  • Once you create a password and log in, click the “Donate Now to start the pledge process and follow the provided instructions.
  • If you want to review your giving history, click on Your Giving History on the right side of the page. Note: you will be able to view your 2023 information but since this is a new system, there is not an option to renew this pledge. You must start a new pledge.
  • You can donate through a recurring payroll deduction, credit card, or ACH transfer from a checking account.
  • Enter your pledge amount, check the confirm box, and click the “Add to Cart button”.
  • Click “Proceed to Checkout” in the top right corner of the screen. Follow the payment instructions as needed.