Giving and Benefits

By becoming a member of the Ram Athletic Fund and our drive to 1,000, you play a vital role in the success of VCU Athletics and its student-athletes. Each year more than 250 student-athletes compete on the fields of play and in the classroom to receive the best collegiate experience and prepare them for the rest of their lives.

Membership is yours with an annual donation to the VCU Ram Athletic Fund. The membership year runs from July 1 through the following June 30.

Ways you can help support the rams!

The Ram Athletic Fund membership year, runs from July 1st through June 30th. Click here for our Pledge Card.

Annual Gifts- Cash/Check/Credit Card

Donations in the form of cash, Checks (made payable to VCU Foundation), or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are the most popular form of giving. Your gift can be billed annually, semiannually, or quarterly. All pledges must be paid in full by June 30th of giving year.

Making a gift online:

Online giving is the quickest and most convenient way to renew your Ram Athletic Fund donation. Visit www.givenow.vcu.edu/athletics and check “Ram Athletic Fund” under “Donor Designation.” You can make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. Under “Gift Frequency,” select “I would like to make a recurring gift” to make monthly, quarterly or annual installments on your Ram Athletic Fund pledge. *For questions regarding an online gift, please contact Alex Moore.

Matching Gifts

If your employer is a participant in a matching gift program, you will receive Ram Athletic Fund credit for the total contribution. This is a great way to double or triple your gift and increase your giving level. See your Human Resources Department for complete information on matching gifts.

Get more information at http://www.matchinggifts.com/vcu

Planned Giving- Estate Gifts/Securities/Bequests

Deferred gifts, through wills, bequests and trust also provide the needed funds to help VCU Athletics. In addition, Securities are welcomed gifs and can be transferred electronically and can provide tax benefits and advantages of appreciated value. Call the Ram Athletic Fund at 804/828-1726 for more information.

Endowments

The Endowed Scholarship Program within the Ram Athletic Fund allows a donor to provide for the future of our student-athletes, A minimum gift of $25,000 can endow a scholarship and you may specify the sport program. This is a great way to honor a family member, friend, coach or former student-athlete and to ensure continue support for student-athletes.

Gifts-in-kind

Gifts that can offset the expenses of the VCU Athletic Department are welcome. Fair market value for these gifts will be given toward Ram Athletic Fund membership.

Priority Point System

The Ram Athletic Fund point system is designed to reward loyalty as well as your level of support. The point system is used to determine CAA and NCAA Tournament ticket availability, away men’s basketball games, season ticket upgrades, parking and special events. Points are awarded to donors who contribute annual gifts to the Ram Athletic Fund as well as gifts to endowments, facility projects and other special contributions to VCU Athletics.

The following point system is used to determine donor standings for priority seating, parking and other Rams Athletic Fund benefits:

• 1 point – Per $100 contributed for lifetime giving
• 2 points- Per season ticket for Men’s Basketball
• 3 points- Per consecutive years of Men’s Basketball season tickets
• Permanent points awarded based on Giving Level for the Capital Campaign for the Stuart C. Siegel Center

Membership Levels