DifferenceMaker projects and activities would not be possible without the generous support of our alumni, foundations, and other organizations that share our vision for engaging students in innovative and entrepreneurial problem solving. We are very grateful for the financial support, guidance and encouragement. All financial contributions help support student interns, the DifferenceMakerTM $50,000 Idea Challenge, student development workshops, and our Faculty Fellow program.
Current Sponsors:
- Joseph P. Donahue Charitable Foundation
- Francis College of Engineering, Prototyping Competition
- Robert J. Manning School of Business Endowment Fund
- Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy
- Jacqueline and Edward Moloney
- Spinola Angel Investment Fund for Entrepreneurship
- Sutherland Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
- UMass Lowell Innovation Hub (iHub)
- Jack Wilson Endowed Presidential Entrepreneurship Fund
Past Partners and Sponsors who have helped us make a difference include:
- Eastern Bank Foundation
- John Grayson ’87 Francis College of Engineering
- Joy Tong Women in Business
- Reddy Godula '93, Francis College of Engineering
- Robert J. Manning School of Business Endowment Fund
- Glenn Morgan '86 College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- M & T Charitable Foundation
- Spinola Angel Investment Fund for Entrepreneurship
Thank you to all individuals who have supported DifferenceMaker through the donation page.
If you would like to contribute to this effort financially or “in-kind” please contact Brenda Evans, Dean, Student Affairs and Wellness, by email: Brenda_Evans@uml.edu, or call: 978-934-5021, or contact Richard Juknavorian, Director, Rist DifferenceMaker Institute by email: Richard_Juknavorian@uml.edu