The Season for Giving

When you make a gift to Vanderbilt University Divinity School, you have tremendous flexibility in choosing how to make your gift and in determining how the funds will be used.

Unrestricted gifts to the Divinity Schoolgives the deanflexibilityin allocating fundsto meet thegreatest need - student scholarships! A gift designated asunrestrictedis used to fund theological education at Vanderbilt by providingfinancial aid for our students.

Restricted gifts to the Divinity School are gifts that are directed/ designated to a specific program, scholarship fund, or a department chair. A designated gift allows the donor to enjoy the satisfaction of supporting a program that is personally meaningful to them and their relationship with the Divinity School.

WAYS TO GIVE TO VANDERBILT DIVINITY SCHOOL

Outright Gifts

Outright gifts tothe Divinity School are gifts that make an immediate impact! An outright gift may be composed of any asset of value:outright cash, personal checks, money orders made payable to Vanderbilt Divinity School, or cashier's checks and be mailed to:

Important information about cash gifts

You can deduct cash gifts from your income in the year they are donated, up to 50% of your adjusted gross income. You can claim any excess over the following five years with the same annual limitation.

• Example: For a donor in the 28% income tax bracket, the net cost of a $10,000 cash gift would be only $7,200 becuase your tases would be reduced by $2,800 ~ yet the full $10,000 would benefit Vanderbilt Divinity School

Online Gifts

The simplest and easiest gifts you can make arewith your debit or credit card. Check here to make a gift online. It's quick, secure, and your online gift will also be put to work faster!

Recurring Gifts

You can make your onlinegift recurring bymarking that option on this form and returning it.

Appreciated securities, stocks, and bonds

To request information on transferring gifts of stocks and securities, use this information request formor you can email stockgifts@vanderbilt.edu for more information.

Planned Gifts

Learn more about Planned Gift opportunitiesat Vanderbilt to benefitthe Divinity School here.

Matching Gifts

Many employers have matching gift programs that could double or even triple your gift. Learn more about matching gifts here.

For more information please contact Meagan Burton-Krieger at 615-322-6749 or 

                     meagan.burton-krieger@vanderbilt.edu