Supporting the Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University
We rely on our incredible network of alumni, corporations, and friends who generously give their time, talent, and financial support to help us transform our programs.
Regardless of size, every gift positions our college for excellence by enriching curriculum, preparing graduates, and creating opportunities for our students and faculty.
Your gift at work. This year you have supported:
Your Gift, Your Choice
There are many ways to demonstrate your support for the Costello College of Business. You choose when, how much, and where to give—with several ways in which you can make your commitment and ongoing support known. Gifts of any and all amounts go a long way in supporting the Costello College of Business.
Donate Online
To make a gift or establish a recurring pledge online, use this form.
Write a Check
Mail a check, made payable to George Mason University Foundation Inc., to 4400 University Drive, MS 6E11, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Build a Partnership with Corporate Giving
Mason offers businesses access to talent, expertise, infrastructure, and the opportunity to promote regional economic development all while enriching the student experience.
If interested, please contact the Advancement and Alumni team at bizgive@gmu.edu or (703) 993-5297.
Extend Your Support with Match Giving
Many corporations generously match charitable contributions made by current or retired employees and board members. Use our online matching gift database to see if your company participates.
Add Value through Gifts of Stock
Make a gift of appreciated stock. The charitable donation is tax-deductible, and you avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciated asset.
If interested, please contact the Advancement and Alumni team at bizgive@gmu.edu or (703) 993-5297.
Provide a Gift of Real Estate
Gifts of real estate and tangible personal property may be accepted at the discretion of the George Mason University Foundation Inc. and in accordance with IRS regulations.
If interested, please contact the Advancement and Alumni team at bizgive@gmu.edu or (703) 993-5297.
Create a Planned Gift
Legacy gifts represent sustainability for academic and research programs, and opportunity to students through scholarship funds.
You can remember the Costello College of Business in your estate plan in a variety of ways. How it works:
- Give a specific dollar amount or percentage of your estate through your will or trust
- Leave a specific asset, such as artwork, jewelry, or real estate
- Name the Costello College of Business as a residual beneficiary of your estate so that the school receives the remainder after all other bequests have been satisfied
- Designate the Costello College of Business as a sole or partial beneficiary of a retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or IRA
- Recommend that the Costello College of Business be considered as a successor beneficiary of your donor-advised fund
- Consider an income-retained arrangement that would benefit you now and the Costello College of Business later
If interested, please contact the Advancement and Alumni team at bizgive@gmu.edu or (703) 993-5297.
Giving Back
One of the greatest things you can provide is your time and knowledge.
Tell Us What's New
Let us know what you've been up to since graduation using this online form. Your class note could be featured in the next issue of the Mason Spirit!
Share Your Expertise
Speak in a classroom, sponsor a student internship, mentor a student, or provide career advice. The possibilities are endless. Your business experience and knowledge make a world of difference in educating Mason business students. Apply now to share your expertise.
Become Active in the Costello College of Business Alumni Chapter
Your School of Business Alumni Chapter provides a wide range of programs and services that benefit students and alumni.
Refer Exceptional Students
Refer the best and brightest students to our graduate and undergraduate programs to build both the quantity and quality of our student body.
Recruit Our Graduates
Have an internship or full-time opportunity at your company or organization? You can reach out to the Costello College of Business Office of Career Services and they’ll be happy to help you fill the position. Contact mycareer@gmu.edu for more information. If you find that you need career support, the Costello College of Business Career Services team is available to help undergraduate and graduate alumni *for free* forever. You can reach out at any time to schedule an appointment. Help a Fellow Patriot.
Purchase Mason Gear
When you buy Mason gear from Fanatics using this link, a percentage of the sale comes back to the Mason Alumni Association.
Volunteer Your Time
Interested in serving on an alumni chapter board, organizing regional alumni activities, or speaking on a panel for your academic unit? We need you! Contact the Advancement and Alumni team at cspring4@gmu.edu or (703) 993-5297 for more information.
Meet the Alumni and Advancement Team
Director of Development, Alumni Relations, and Community Engagement
Eric De Haan is the Director of Development, Alumni Relations, and Community Engagement at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
Senior Director of Development
Kendra Greenwaters is the Senior Director of Development at George Mason University's Costello College of Business.
Administrative Manager, Advancement and Alumni Relations
Ana Lopez is an Administrative Manager in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University
Assistant Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations
Katie Parkes Greene is the Assistant Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
Associate Director of Development
Pronouns: she/herAlicia Pettis is the Associate Director of Development at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations
Christina Spring serves as the Director of Development, Business, in the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.