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Giving

Be a Force for the Future of Health

Every breakthrough begins with belief—and every gift to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is an act of belief in what medicine can become.

When you invest in CWRU School of Medicine, you turn possibility into progress. Your support strengthens the education of tomorrow's physicians, accelerates research that changes lives and expands access to care for communities that need it most.

From Cleveland to the world, the impact of your generosity reaches further than you may imagine, shaping the scientists, clinicians and leaders who will define the future of human health.

Reach out to us directly — we'd love to connect.

Breakthrough Point

Case Western Reserve is in the midst of the most ambitious fundraising initiative in the 200-year history of the university: Breakthrough Point. This bold campaign is a rallying call to increase access to education, fuel innovation and improve lives. Together, we can shape a brighter future for our campus, our community and the world.

In the School of Medicine, we are focused on…

  • Move discoveries from the research lab to real life.
  • Leverage technology for leading-edge care. 
  • Care locally to extend globally.
Explore Case Western Reserve’s Breakthrough Point Campaign
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The Catalytic Fund

Your support of the School of Medicine’s Catalytic Fund advances our highest priorities, from scholarships for the best and brightest students to crucial research that saves the lives of patients. 

Every contribution strengthens our ability to turn bold ideas into real-world impact, ensuring that discovery, education and care continue to transform medicine now and in the future.

Give to the Catalytic Fund
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Make Your Gift Today

At CWRU School of Medicine, we make giving as straightforward and meaningful as possible. Whether you're making your first gift or continuing a legacy of support, our development team is here to ensure your contribution is directed exactly where it matters most to you.

Ways to Give

  • By check: Write your check payable to CWRU, include a brief note on how to designate your gift, and mail to Case Western Reserve University Advancement Services at 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7035.
  • Online: Make a gift through our secure online giving portal.
  • Via payroll deduction: If you’re a CWRU employee, have a gift automatically deducted from your monthly paycheck by submitting the Payroll Deduction Form.
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Additional Options

  • Matching gifts: Want to double your impact? Find out if your employer will match your gift through our Matching Gifts Program.
  • Personal property gifts: Real estate, land and tangible personal property such as principal or vacation homes, farms, commercial property, can all be meaningful vehicles for giving. Contact us to learn more.
  • Estate and strategic gifts: Include charitable giving in your long-term financial plan through bequests, charitable trusts, retirement account designations and more. Explore our Planned Estate and Strategic Giving resources to get started.
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