Overview

Gift Giving

Donor Society - The College Cabinet

In 1976 The College Cabinet was founded by 27 charter members with the goal of recognizing alumni, parents, and friends who contribute $1,000 or more annually to the College of Arts and Science. Today the College Cabinet has nearly 1,000 members. Your membership in the College Cabinet demonstrates your sincere interest in Vanderbilt's College of Arts and Science and its future. Members are recognized annually in Arts and Science magazine, receive invitations to regional and campus events and are informed of happenings in the College.

College Cabinet Levels of Giving

Cornelius Vanderbilt Founder's Level . . . $25,000 and above
Chancellor's Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000-$24,999
Deans List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000-$9,999
Black and Gold Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000-$4,999

*Young alumni (less than 10 years out) can join the College Cabinet with a gift of $500/year. *Membership is from July 1 to June 30.

What does the College Cabinet support?

Your gift to the College of Arts and Science has a very real, very direct impact on our school and our students. Every day, your vital support helps make Vanderbilt a better place. Gifts from College Cabinet members make up nearly 78% of all unrestricted giving to the College of Arts and Science. Unrestricted giving benefits Arts and Science by:

  • Funding scholarships and increasing financial assistance to allow the top students to be able to attend Vanderbilt, regardless of their family's financial situation.
  • Recruiting and retaining top faculty
  • Allowing for the renovation and construction of classrooms and laboratories, as well as the enrichment of teaching technology and educational equipment.
  • Funding curriculum enhancements such as the addition of new majors and classes.

Please be in touch with Jonathan Petty (jonathan.petty@vanderbilt.edu or 615-343-3118) to answer any questions you may have about joining the College Cabinet.

The contributions of College Cabinet members are vital to the success and strength of the College of Arts and Science. We are most grateful for their continued dedication and support.

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