Giving

Ways to Make a Gift

Give Online

To make a one-time or recurring gift online, use our secure online gift form. 

Give By Mail

To mail your gift, print our giving form to include with your check, credit card payment or money order.

Mail your gift to:

Gift and Donor Services
Vanderbilt University
PMB 407727
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37240-7727

More Ways to Give

  • Donor Advised Fund
    Immediate tax deductions and tax-free growth on the contribution are often key benefits for those making gifts through a donor advised fund. DAF Direct enables donors to recommend grants to Vanderbilt University, directly from the DAF (as long as the DAF’s sponsoring organization is participating).

    To initiate a gift to Vanderbilt University from your Donor Advised Fund, please use the following tax-ID for the university: 62-0476822.

    Learn more here or contact the Office of Planned Giving at plannedgiving@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 343-3113.

  • Electronic Bank Form

    To set up an electronic bank draft, call Vanderbilt Gift and Donor Services at (800) 288-0082 or use our printable electronic bank draft form.

  • IRA Charitable Rollover

    Donors age 70½ or older may give up to $100,000 directly from an IRA to qualified charities without paying federal income tax on the distribution. Donors may choose to make a qualified charitable distribution from an IRA to make a gift to support Vanderbilt or to fulfill an existing pledge.

    Learn more about IRA Rollover gifts here or contact the Office of Planned Giving at plannedgiving@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 343-3113.

  • Matching Gifts

    Many employers have matching gift programs that could double or even triple your gift.

    Learn more about matching gifts here or call Vanderbilt Gift and Donor Services at (800) 288-0082.

  • Planned Gifts

    Planned gifts are a wonderful way to show your support of Vanderbilt’s mission while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning and philanthropic goals.

    To learn more, visit our website or contact the Office of Planned Giving at plannedgiving@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 343-3113.

  • Stocks and Securities

    Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares can be a tax-advantaged way to provide support for Vanderbilt.

    Click here to inform Vanderbilt that you have transferred a gift of stock or securities or call (800) 288-0082. You may also email stockgifts@vanderbilt.edu with any questions or notifications.

    (Please note: you must work with your broker to transfer stock. Completion of this notification form will not initiate a stock transfer.)

Questions About Giving

For any other giving questions, please call Gift and Donor Services at (800) 288-0082 or contact the Blair School Development and Alumni Relations team.

Types of Gifts

Gifts to Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music may take a number of different forms. To discuss any of these options, please contact the Development office at (615) 343-7819.

Unrestricted Gifts
An unrestricted gift is money that is donated to the school to be used in whatever way best serves the needs of the students, faculty and staff.

Restricted Gifts
While unrestricted gifts afford the school the most flexibility, donations may be made for a specific purpose.

Gifts-in-kind 
Physical gifts of musical instruments or other items related to the school's mission.

Donor Recognition

We are thankful for the continued generosity of our alumni, parents, and friends. 

The Patrons Society recognizes donors who make gifts of $2,500 or more annually to the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music. Learn more about the donor society and our recognition levels.