Whether it’s $25 or $25,000, your generosity sparks meaningful change across campus. Just as gifts helped these alumni, your gift could be the one that changes a life.
Your gift is more than a donation — it’s a show of belief in what Lynchburg stands for. After you give, you’ll get a Social Sharing Kit to help spread the word and inspire others to join the Hive. Let’s show what Hornets can do together.
You may designate your contribution to any of the University of Lynchburg’s schools, programs, libraries, special initiatives, scholarship funds, or endowments. If you would like help in matching your interests to an area of support, call us at 434.544.8665 or email [email protected].
Absolutely. The gift form includes a built-in “Tribute Gift” option, allowing you to dedicate your contribution in honor or memory of a loved one.
You can contribute appreciated stocks, mutual fund shares, or other securities to the University of Lynchburg, which is considered a particularly tax-wise way to make a gift.
Here’s how to do it:
Tax Benefits of Giving Securities: If you have held securities for more than one year and their value has increased since you acquired them, you will receive a charitable tax deduction equal to the current value of the securities. This method also allows you to avoid paying the capital gains tax you would owe if you sold the securities yourself. Gifts of securities are deductible for federal tax purposes up to a limit of 30% of your adjusted gross income.
For any additional information regarding the giving of securities, you can contact Shawn Wood, assistant vice president for Development, at 434.544.8450.
Simply select “Recurring Gift” on our new online gift form and choose the frequency that works best for you — monthly, quarterly, or annually. Beginning July 1, you can also log into our donor portal to start, pause, change, or cancel a recurring gift at any time, as well as update your payment information.
Donor support provides critical support for all students at the University of Lynchburg. Every year, thousands of alumni, parents, and friends (and current students!) support the University. Many gifts are under $100, but when added together, these gifts can provide resources that students use every day.
Your gift will help support scholarships, career development programs like Hornet to Hornet, learning tools like the Wilmer Writing Center, lab equipment, technology upgrades, and much more.
When you support The Lynchburg Fund, no matter the amount, you’re helping to invest in the value of your degree. Alumni participation in giving is one of the key measures that various surveys, such as US News & World Report, consider when ranking colleges and universities.
Your gift will help the University of Lynchburg continue to climb the rankings!
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The University of Lynchburg offers several convenient methods for designating your gift to support various aspects of the University. You can choose the method that best suits you to make a lasting impact.
Here are the accepted giving methods:
The University of Lynchburg’s federal Tax ID number (EIN) is 54-0505-922.
Receipts are issued electronically as soon as your gift is processed. Each receipt includes a personalized thank-you note from our team, followed by a separate acknowledgment email from University leaders (such as coaches or deans).
Yes, your employer may match your gift to the University of Lynchburg, which can significantly maximize the impact of your donation at no additional cost to you. Many employers offer programs that match charitable contributions made by their employees, as well as those made by spouses and retirees.
Here’s how to determine if your employer participates and how to submit the request:
For more details on corporate matching, you can contact the University of Lynchburg at 434.544.8450 or toll-free at 800.621.1669. Recurring gifts are also accepted as a means of giving.
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