Donating to Specific VFIC Programs

Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges

"Securing Brighter Futures"
Since 1952

DONATING TO
Specific VFIC Programs & Initiatives

Contact: Mary-Beth Johnson for more information
Link: "How do I donate?"

Brighter Futures Scholarship Program
Named Scholarships of $15,000 or more
Student Studying
Allows partners who contribute $15,000 or more to give a named scholarship to a deserving student on each of the 15 VFIC member campuses.

Affiliate Scholarship Program
Named Scholarships of $5,000 or more
Class studying outside
Affiliate scholarships begin at the $5,000 level and allow partners to direct their financial aid to deserving students at specific VFIC member campuses selected by the donor.

Regional Scholarship Program
Scholarships designated for students from the following regions:

Greater Lynchburg
Greater Richmond
Hampton Roads
Northern Virginia
Roanoke/Southwest Virginia
Virginia Scholars Fund (statewide)

Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research
Supports undergraduate summer science research working one-on-one with college professors.

Library Enhancement

Library at W&L

Support helps to build member colleges' library collections and assisting with technology based resources for libraries.

Ethics Bowl

SBC discussing response

Allows partners to support ethical education and programming, including the VFIC's signature event - The Ethics Bowl - which features student teams from all 15 colleges in debate competitions on case studies in applied ethics. More information.

Other Programs
VFIC Partners have the opportunity to direct their support to other VFIC programs of their choosing. Please designate.

Commencement

Unrestricted Gifts to the VFIC Annual Fund
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Divided among our colleges to be used where needed most.
Contact: Mary-Beth Johnson

Special Endowment Gifts
Contact: Mary-Beth Johnson

Link: "How do I donate?"

Long-time Friends

Million Dollar Donor NewMarket Corporation recognized duringt the VFIC's 2010 Richmond Leadership Luncheon. Teddy Gottwald accepted the award on behalf of NewMarket and its predecessor company's including Ethyl Corporation.

Vulcan Materials Company receives 50 year donor plaque

During the 2010 VFIC Richmond Leadership Luncheon, Richard S. "Dick" Reese accepted the 50-year Donor Award on behalf of
Vulcan Materials Company.

Owens & Minor

Gil Minor accepts award on behalf of Owens & Minor for their 50 years of giving to the VFIC.

50 year donor - C. B. Fleet Company, Lynchburg, Virginia

C. B. Fleet Company, represented by Doug Bellaire, receives 50-Year-Donor Award from VFIC Trustee Lynch Christian.

Brinks Company 50 year Donors

Brink's Company receives award from 2008-10 VFIC Chairman, Sandy Fitz-Hugh for 50 years as a donor to the VFIC.

Visit to Lynchburg

Above: Bill Quillian (left), President Emeritus of Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Mrs. Booth widow of Lea Booth (who served as Executive Director of the VFIC from 1953-1983) and Mike Maxey, president of Roanoke College. Dr. Quillian, served as an active member of the VFIC Board from 1952-1978 and was elected VFIC Honorary-Life Trustee in 1979.

Brighter Futures Scholarship Donors

Goodman and Company

Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP, represented by VFIC Trustee Gary Thomson, receives acknowledgment from 2008-10 VFIC Chairman Sandy Fitz-Hugh during the Richmond Leadership Luncheon in 2009. The company is providing scholarships for Accounting and Business majors.

OMNIPLEX scholarhship

OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation honored for providing scholarships on all 15 VFIC campuses. Accepting the honor is Julienne Patterson, Chairman of OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation and former VFIC Trustee.