Senior Legacy Campaign FAQ

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  • What is the endowment?
    The endowment is the University’s long-term investment fund. Gifts are invested, and a portion of the earnings is used each year to fund scholarships, financial aid, academics, and student experiences—while the original gift continues to support future generations of Richmond students.

  • Why should I give if Richmond has an endowment?
    The endowment is a long-term investment fund, but most of it can only be used for the specific purposes chosen by the original donors. Your gift to the Senior Legacy Campaign provides flexible funding for today’s students, programs, and campus needs. Plus, tuition covers only about 60% of the actual cost of a Richmond education. During your time here, you benefited from the generosity of alumni who gave before you. Now, your gift—no matter the size—helps create the same opportunities for future Spiders.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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, 2026, and June 30, 2027, counts toward the campaign and the Class of 2027’s legacy.

  • How do I leave my legacy?
    Making your gift is easy. Click here to give online by credit card, Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.

  • Who is the Senior Legacy Committee?

    If you would like to find out more about the Senior Legacy Committee, please get in touch with our Instagram page @urseniorlegacy27 or email the chairs at urseniorlegacy@gmail.com.