Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I give?
Tuition and fees have never covered the entire cost of a Richmond education. In fact, tuition only covers about 60% of what it costs to educate a student for one year. The remainder must come from endowment income, corporate and foundation grants, and most importantly, annual gifts from alumni. You have benefitted from the generosity of donors before you during your time at Richmond and making your first gift to the University helps to ensure future Spiders will have access to the same academic and extracurricular opportunities you have enjoyed.
Why does my gift matter?
In addition to providing resources for the University, your gift will increase our donor participation, enabling Richmond to achieve a higher national ranking and ultimately increasing the value of your degree! Higher alumni participation rates also attract more corporate and foundation gifts to the University.
Where will my money go?
While Richmond appreciates every gift, it is most in need of unrestricted funds – that is, contributions which are not designated for a specific project but can be used to address the University’s most pressing needs.
Or if you prefer, you may choose to specify where your gift is used. This gives you the opportunity to support what is most important to you at Richmond, be it your student organization, academic department, varsity or club sport, or scholarship program.
How much do I have to give?
There is no gift minimum to participate in the Senior Legacy Campaign. A gift of any size is greatly appreciated. A contribution of $250 or more will provide you with membership in the Young Rector’s Club, one of the University’s premier gift societies.
How do I leave my legacy?
The simplest way to participate in the Senior Legacy Campaign is to visit the online giving form.
You may also make your gift in monthly installments so that your payments are spread throughout the year in incremental amounts. Please contact a committee member or Caroline Steadman in the Office of Annual Giving at (804) 287-6610 for more information.
Who is the Senior Legacy Committee?
Senior Legacy Committee Co-Chairs:
Amanda Brady
Morgan Geyer
Libby King
Jackson Knowles
Jack Tierny
Senior Legacy Committee Members:
Alexa Bertrand
Alex Castiglia
Brendan Lynch
Brendan May
Carlin O'Neill
Chase Williams
Chris Jackson
Claire Billeter
Dale Weingarten
Howie Curd
Jackie Phillips
Jackson Krase
Joe Collins
Jack Beckerman
Kaitlyn Goodfellow
Kathleen Skelly
Chilton Gaines
Laura Madeira
Lilah Henry
Lucy Nalen
Matt Thomas
Michael Signorile
Monty Fortenbaugh
Owen Hern
Parker Dow
Ryan Johnson
Ryan McCaffrey
Ryan Pasquali
Susie Black
Tristan Dudek
If you would like to find out more about the Senior Legacy Committee, their responsibilities and how to join, please contact Amy Gallagher, Assistant Director of Class Giving, by email at agallagh@richmond.edu or by phone at (804) 289-8164.
***Please note that all check and credit card gifts must be from an account in the student's name in order to count towards the class participation goal.
***Gifts made in honor of a professor will be recognized at the conclusion of the semester.