Ways to Give

How to Give

• Private Donations

  Private donations are essential to maintaining the quality education and cutting-edge research that are the cornerstones of Old Dominion University. Your money helps open the doors to new opportunities for ODU students and provides them with the tools they need to not only be successful but excel at whatever they undertake.

• Planned Giving

  When you include Old Dominion University in your estate plan, your generosity opens doors to rigorous programs and collaborative partnerships that change students’ lives. Thank you for ensuring that ODU will continue to serve our students and the Commonwealth well into the future.

• Donor-Advised Funds

  A gift from your donor-advised fund (DAF) is a convenient and meaningful way to support Old Dominion University and advance the causes that matter most to you.

  If you have established a donor-advised fund through a community foundation or financial institution, you can recommend a grant to ODU in support of the academic programs, scholarships, research, and student experiences that reflect your philanthropic priorities. Whether you choose to make a one-time gift or establish ongoing support, your generosity helps create opportunities for current and future generations of Monarchs.

  A donor-advised fund allows you to plan your charitable giving strategically while providing flexibility in how and when you support the organizations and causes important to you.

• IRA

  An IRA charitable gift is a meaningful and tax-efficient way to support Old Dominion University while making a lasting difference for future generations of Monarchs.

  If you are age 70½ or older, you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your traditional IRA to ODU. A QCD allows you to transfer funds directly to the University without recognizing the distribution as taxable income, potentially reducing your overall tax burden. If you are age 73 or older, your QCD may also count toward satisfying all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

  Your IRA gift can support the academic programs, scholarships, research, and student experiences that matter most to you while helping secure ODU's future.

• Stocks and Securities

  Old Dominion University gratefully accepts gifts of appreciated securities, including stocks, bonds, and mutual fund shares. By donating securities that you have owned for more than one year, you may receive significant tax advantages while making a meaningful investment in ODU's future.

  When you give appreciated securities directly to ODU, you may be eligible to claim a charitable income tax deduction for their fair market value, subject to applicable IRS limitations, while avoiding capital gains tax on the appreciation. This can make a gift of securities a tax-efficient alternative to giving cash.

  Your generosity helps advance ODU's mission, strengthen academic and research programs, and create opportunities for future generations of Monarchs.

  To obtain transfer instruction to make a gift of securities, please email FoundationsAccounting@odu.edu or contact Mallory Galdamez at 757-683-4233 or Kim Ross at 757-683-4471.

• Dominion Fund

  The Dominion Fund program provides Old Dominion University with annual support for student and university needs.

• Naming Opportunities

  Put your name on the future of ODU. You can enable your name to have an enduring place on campus, from scholarships and classrooms to even buildings.

• Athletic Foundation

  The Old Dominion Athletic Foundation supports the athletics program through endowments, capital projects and other funding while offering its members social opportunities and special events.

• Scholarships

  Many ODU students rely on scholarships to fund their educational efforts. Find out how you can donate to help a student finish their education.

• Senior Class Challenge

  The Senior Class Challenge is a student fundraising initiative comprised solely of seniors from the current graduating class who want to show their unwavering Monarch Pride.