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Create Your Legacy, Build the Future Here at VCU

When you make a planned gift to VCU, your generosity has an impact far beyond your lifetime. Your gift supports generations of students whose lives will be forever changed by their VCU experience.

There are many ways to meet your financial needs while supporting the area you care most about, through any one of our four philanthropic affiliated foundations:

College of Engineering Foundation

Provide guidance and financial support to the College of Engineering.

School of Business Foundation

Assist, support, and foster the activities and mission of the School of Business at VCU.

VCU Foundation

Enhance academic programs and support ongoing university projects.

MCV Foundation

Inspire and steward philanthropy throughout VCU’s MCV Campus.

Is VCU already in your plans?

Please let us know so we can properly thank you and make sure your gift will be used as you’ve intended.

NEW! Charitable giving tax changes for 2024.
Find out what the changes mean for you.

Build Your Legacy, Shape the Future

Upcoming Events

As a member of Virginia Commonwealth University's Heritage Society, MCV Society or Lawrence Society, you're invited to four upcoming unique opportunities.

JUNE 1 Enjoy a hands-on experience with VCU Libraries Special Collections and Archives.


JUNE 13 Tour the College of Humanities and Sciences STEM building and hear from faculty and students teaching and learning in the new space.


SEPT. 19 Attend a neurosciences lecture with VCU Health physician-scientists to hear about how they are changing the field of medicine through research in behavior health. Virtual option available.


OCT. 17 Attend a neurosciences lecture with VCU Health physician-scientists to hear about how they are changing the field of medicine through research in behavior health. Virtual option available.

Please register online for the event(s) that interest you. Space is limited. RSVP: support.vcu.edu/event/PGS23. Questions? Contact Jared Kline, event specialist, DAR Signature Events, at (540) 614-2117 or klinejc2@vcu.edu.

Sample Language for your Will

Get the legal language to share with your attorney to make a gift through your will or living trust.

Meet Fellow Supporters

Hear why others chose to share their legacy with VCU.

Let’s get in touch

  • PAMELA COLKER, J.D.

    Executive Director of Planned Giving, Monroe Park Campus

  • colkerp@vcu.edu

    (804) 827-2376

    111 N. Fourth Street, Box 842039

    Richmond, VA 23284

  • For professional advisors

    If you are working with a professional advisor, or advising a donor, here's a practical guide for including VCU in a charitable estate plan.