Ways to Give
Make a Gift
Giving to Southern Virginia University
is simple and straightforward.
Annual Fund
| Donations to the Annual Fund typically are unrestricted contributions from alumni, families and friends. Unless otherwise specified, such gifts go directly to scholarships or where need is greatest. |
Give Now
Contributing outright monetary gifts allows Southern Virginia University to immediately put your gifts to work. Giving for today is the fastest and most efficient way to make a difference.
Give Online
Online giving is as easy as clicking a button.
Over the Phone
Call us at 540-261-2782
Through the Mail
Send your checks to:
Southern Virginia University's Annual Fund
One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
Planned Giving
The gift options below have far-reaching affects that bless the lives of countless students and friends of the university. Giving for tomorrow allows your gift to be used for years to come.
Donations in Kind
Donations in kind are gifts of tangible property, such as maintenance equipment, computer hardware, real estate and artwork. They can also include such items as exercise equipment for scholar-athletes, books for the library, props for theater productions, or musical instruments.
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Create a Scholarship
At Southern Virginia, creating a scholarship means creating a long-lasting legacy. By allowing students the resources to pay for textbooks, housing, food or tuition, you will be providing them an invaluable opportunity to excel and grow. All donors interested in creating a scholarship should contact The Office of Institutional Advancement to discuss specific details.
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Securities and Annuities
Gifts of appreciated securities and annuities provide the donor with an income tax charitable deduction and capital gains tax savings. These gifts allow the university to be bolstered financially and continuously over time. All donors interested in securities and annuities should contact The Office of Institutional Advancement to discussoptions and details.
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Estate Planning
If you are including Southern Virginia University in your estate plans, please contact us for detailed information. Since individual circumstances are always unique, we will work with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure that your assets make the greatest impact possible.
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Shenandoah Invitational Art Show
The Southern Virginia University Shenandoah Invitational Art Show, hosted by Richard and Nancy Marriott, is a gala affair offering paintings for sale by professional artists from around the country. A portion of the price of each painting funds scholarships at Southern Virginia University.
October 27th, 2011 Art Show Info
Every penny makes a difference.