ANNUAL GIVING
A gift every year makes a difference every day ...
Through yearly gifts to the Annual Fund, alumni, students, and friends renew their ties to Darden, shape students' daily experience, and propel the Darden community to new heights.
Annual giving has been a vital source of momentum for Darden since 1955. Gifts to the Annual Fund fuel Darden’s mission to transform the world's best and brightest students into principled leaders for the world of practical affairs – a mission which is more important today than ever.
Unrestricted, tax-deductible annual gifts come in all sizes, from $25 to $2,500 and more. Together, the yearly contributions make a tremendous impact. They enable Dean Bruner to meet the School's emerging needs and challenges. They elevate Darden's position among the world’s premiere business schools and cultivate thought leadership and a global community of outstanding richness, connectivity, and quality.
Giving to the Annual Fund is a meaningful way to participate in the Campaign for Darden.
The Annual Fund raised $2.8 million in 2008-2009.
Participation was 36%.
Thank you for your support! Click here to view our thank you video.
Help us reach a new goal by June 30, 2010.
Your gift, no matter its size, will make a difference.
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There are two recognition societies for Annual Giving to Darden:
The Hickory Club recognizes donors who have given consistently to Darden for a minimum of three years.
The Darden Society recognizes donors who make leadership gifts of $2,500 or more to Darden each year. Members of the Darden Society may be eligible to become members of The Rotunda Society of the University of Virginia.