Giving Day

  • Vanderbilt University

    Giving Day faculty and staff challenge to help Opportunity Vanderbilt students

    Faculty and staff have a unique way to help Opportunity Vanderbilt students: When 500 faculty and staff members make a gift of any size for Giving Day, $25,000 from Suzanne and Patrick McGee will be unlocked for Opportunity Vanderbilt. Read More

    Apr 11, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Show your support for Vanderbilt today and join the fun on Giving Day on April 11

    Early giving opportunities are now open for you to offer support to the colleges, campaigns and affinity groups at Vanderbilt that are most important to you. Then on April 11 join the Vanderbilt community for a special on-campus celebration. Read More

    Apr 1, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    Anchor Down, Gear Up: Make a gift to Vanderbilt for exclusive gear

    During the month of October, make a gift to impact your favorite area of Vanderbilt, and we’ll thank you with a limited-edition thank-you gift of your choice—this year choose from one of four Vanderbilt 1873 Collection items. Supporting students and faculty is the perfect way to show off your Commodore pride and help fund the Dare to Grow campaign. Read More

    Oct 6, 2023

  • Vanderbilt University

    Celebrate Giving Day at Give on the Green April 27

    Students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by Library Lawn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, to celebrate Giving Day. Make a donation of any size and enjoy free iced coffee, donuts, Vandy swag, lawn games and a visit from K-9 Officer Max. Read More

    Apr 10, 2023

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    Vanderbilt community stands together for Giving Day 2022

    The Giving Day results are in: Almost 6,000 members of the Vanderbilt community, including alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends, donated more than $5 million. Read More

    Apr 22, 2022

  • Vanderbilt University

    Class of 2022 unlocks $100K gift to Experience Vanderbilt; donors invited to special reception with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier

    Senior students stepped up on Giving Day to unlock a challenge gift that provided $100,000 to Experience Vanderbilt. In honor of meeting this challenge, and as part of the yearlong 2022 Seniors Give Back campaign, Chancellor Daniel Diermeier invites all senior students who have made a gift to join him at a special reception.  Read More

    Apr 22, 2022

  • Give on the Green

    Celebrate Giving Day with these on-campus events

    From noon to 4 p.m., celebrate Vanderbilt Giving Day 2022 at Give on the Green, happening on Library Lawn. There will be giveaways, King of Pops, lawn games, a lounge area and a performance by DJ Drums. Plus, take part in the Giving Day mosaic portrait, which will be a part of the Vanderbilt campus for years to come.    Read More

    Apr 20, 2022

  • Give on the Green

    Celebrate Giving Day with on-campus events April 21

    Giving Day, April 21, is a chance to celebrate the impact of the Vanderbilt community’s philanthropy. In addition to the Give on the Green celebration happening from noon to 4 p.m. on Library Lawn, look for school-specific lunchtime events, power hours and the grand opening celebration of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center's transformed courtyard, funded by last year’s Giving Day donations. Visit vu.edu/givingday to learn more. Read More

    Apr 20, 2022

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    Vanderbilt Giving Day is April 21

    Vanderbilt’s sixth annual Giving Day is April 21. This year’s theme, Vandy We Stand, is a call for everyone in the Vanderbilt community, including students, to stand together in support of the university we love.   Read More

    Apr 4, 2022

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    Vanderbilt Giving Day is April 21

    Vanderbilt University’s annual Giving Day is Thursday, April 21, and the entire VU community is invited to stand together for this 24-hour event that raises vital funds for scholarships, innovation and research while uniting the community toward a common goal.  Read More

    Apr 4, 2022

  • Vanderbilt Giving Day 2021 Thank You!

    More than 7,600 members of Vanderbilt community support university on Giving Day

    More than 7,600 members of the Vanderbilt community, including alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends, joined together on Giving Day, April 7, to donate more than $5 million to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership. Read More

    Apr 8, 2021

  • Vanderbilt Giving Day April 7, 2021

    Faculty and staff invited to celebrate Giving Day today

    Vanderbilt University’s annual Giving Day kicked off at midnight, and the entire university community is invited to celebrate this special event. Faculty and staff play a vital role in supporting Vanderbilt’s mission and are encouraged to consider extending their investment in the university by making a gift of any size to an area that is meaningful to them.   Read More

    Apr 7, 2021

  • Vanderbilt Giving Day April 7, 2021

    Celebrate Giving Day today with on-campus events and virtual concert

    Giving Day is today. The entire Vanderbilt community is encouraged to take part in this 24-hour event to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership by making a gift of any size. Read More

    Apr 7, 2021

  • Vanderbilt Giving Day April 7, 2021

    Celebrate Giving Day April 7 with on-campus events and virtual concert

    Giving Day is April 7. This annual event is an opportunity for the entire university community to join together to help advance Vanderbilt’s mission of education, discovery and leadership by making a gift of any size. Read More

    Apr 5, 2021

  • Vanderbilt Giving Day April 7, 2021

    Countdown to April 7: Vanderbilt Giving Day

    Giving Day is this Wednesday, April 7. The entire Vanderbilt community is invited to take part in this 24-hour event to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership. Read More

    Apr 5, 2021

  • Vanderbilt University

    John Lachs, longtime Vanderbilt philosophy professor, to retire in August

    Centennial Professor of Philosophy John Lachs will retire and receive emeritus status on Aug. 15, after more than 50 years of teaching at Vanderbilt University. Lachs’ thought-provoking lectures have been perennial favorites among not only students, but also many alumni, who eagerly have signed up for his numerous appearances at Reunion and Vanderbilt chapter events. Read More

    Apr 2, 2021

  • Vanderbilt Giving Day April 7, 2021

    Rise to the challenge on Vanderbilt Giving Day, April 7

    Vanderbilt Giving Day on Wednesday, April 7, is an opportunity for the entire university community to join together to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership by making a gift of any size. Students are invited to take part in this 24-hour event, which will include challenges throughout the day to amplify impact. Read More

    Mar 29, 2021

  • Vanderbilt Giving Day April 7, 2021

    Vanderbilt Giving Day is April 7

    Vanderbilt University’s annual Giving Day will be celebrated this year on Wednesday, April 7. The entire Vanderbilt community is invited to take part in the 24-hour event, which will include challenges throughout the day to amplify impact. Read More

    Mar 15, 2021

  • Vanderbilt Giving Day April 7, 2021

    Vanderbilt Giving Day is April 7

    Vanderbilt University’s annual Giving Day will be celebrated this year on Wednesday, April 7. The entire Vanderbilt community is invited to take part in the 24-hour event, which will include challenges throughout the day to amplify impact. Read More

    Mar 15, 2021

  • Vanderbilt University

    What’s On My Mind: Opportunity Vanderbilt and the cycle of impact

    Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos reflects on Opportunity Vanderbilt's 10 years of impact in this week's column. Read More

    Apr 19, 2019