Reunion Giving FAQ

Reunion Giving Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of gifts count and what is the reunion giving time frame?

Any outright gift (cash or securities), matching gift, pledge, or planned gift made between July 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011 will count toward the reunion class giving total and participation rate. The total amount of a mulit-year pledge or planned gift counts in the overall class total. For example, if you pledge $1,000 per year for five years, the total pledge of $5,000 will be counted in your class reunion gift total.

2. Do gifts to other areas of Vanderbilt count?

Only gifts, pledges, and planned gifts to the Law School count in participation and giving totals. Most reunion gifts are unrestricted, but you may designate your gift or pledge to any existing Law School fund (e.g., scholarship fund, LRAP, etc.).

3. What are my planned giving options?

Please visit the planned giving website to view information on bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, IRA designations and life insurance designations. For specific questions please contact Anthony Barclay, Director of Development for Planned Giving, at 615-936-5518 or via email.

4. How do I make a Reunion gift?

Online: click here to visit the secure, online gift form, or click here to make a secure, online pledge payment.
Mail: click here to download and print the Reunion Gift/Pledge form,or simply mail your check to:

Vanderbilt Law School Reunion Giving
Development & Alumni Relations
131 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: Call the Development & Alumni Relations office at 615/322-2606 (main line) or contact Kathryn Carmody directly at 615/343-1185.

5. How do I make a Reunion pledge?

Mail the reunion pledge form to the VU Gift Processing office (address located on form). If you want to include your first pledge payment, please enclose a check or fill out the credit card info on the form. You can also use this form to make a one-time gift.

6. Who can I call or email if I have any other questions about Reunion?

If you have questions regarding Reunion Giving, please email or call Kathryn Carmody at 615/343-1185. If you have questions about Reunion Weekend activities, please email or call Lillian Turman at 615/322-5916.