Senior Legacy Campaign FAQ
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Why should I give?
Tuition and fees only cover about 60% of the actual cost of a Richmond education. The remaining 40% is funded through endowment income, foundation and corporate support, and—most importantly—annual gifts from alumni and donors. During your time at Richmond, you’ve benefited from the generosity of those who came before you. By making your first gift, you help ensure that future Spiders have access to the same academic and extracurricular opportunities that shaped your experience.
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Why does my gift matter?
When students give, they send a clear message about what matters most. Student giving trends help inform university leadership about campus priorities, shaping decisions and guiding future investments. Your gift—no matter the amount—supports the people, programs, and experiences that defined your time at Richmond and ensures they continue for future generations.
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Where will my money go?
Wherever you would like it to go! The Senior Legacy Campaign does not support a specific project, but instead gives each donor the opportunity to support what is most important to them at Richmond. You can direct your gift to academic departments, student services, student organizations, campus initiatives or varsity or club sports, for example. There are hundreds of areas on campus to direct your gift.
If you don’t specify where you would like to make your gift, it will go to the UR Annual Fund, which supports areas of greatest need.
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How much do I have to give?
We ask seniors to give a minimum of $5 to participate in the Senior Legacy Campaign. While there is a required minimum, the campaign is not about how much you give—it’s about being part of something bigger. Your participation shows that students care about Richmond and want to shape its future.
A gift of $5 or more to any area of the University made between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, counts toward the campaign and the Class of 2026’s legacy.
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How do I leave my legacy?
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Who is the Senior Legacy Committee?
If you would like to find out more about the Senior Legacy Committee, please contact our Instagram page @URSeniorLegacy26 or email the chairs at URSeniorLegacy@gmail.com.