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Development

Development

Development is an essential component of institutional advancement, supporting the University's financial and physical needs through the cultivation of philanthropy. By engaging donors and alumni, it funds campus infrastructure, vital research, and student scholarships to ensure long-term growth.

How To Give?

Giving is said to be the highest level of living, and because of this, the University strives to make it convenient for citizens of Virgin Islands to give back to the University to help enhance our economy.

Give By Mail

To make a contribution by mail, please send your donation to the following address:
Office of Institutional Advancement
University of the Virgin Islands
2 John Brewers Bay
St. Thomas, VI 00802-9990

Give In-Person

Visit our campus offices or reach out to our team directly to complete your gift.

  • Visit Institutional Advancement or UVI Cashier

  • Phone: (340) 693-1040

  • Fax: (340) 693-1049

Give Online

Explore a variety of convenient digital channels designed to make supporting the University simple, secure, and accessible from anywhere.

  • Donate Online

  • Wire Transfers

Fundraising Goals

  • UVI's fundraising goal was to raise $3 million in cash, which is an increase of approximately 15 percent from last fiscal year.
  • The alumni giving goal is 50 percent. The 50 percent alumni giving rate represents a record set during FY 2013, which places UVI as the Historically Black College and University with the highest rate and one of the highest rates of all institutions in the nation.
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New Funds

Invest in our newest initiatives to help launch groundbreaking programs and drive forward-thinking development for our students and region.

Supports faculty excellence and teaching initiatives in international relations and public service.

Helps fund medical education, training resources, and healthcare initiatives for students.

Supports student-athletes, team programs, facilities, and sports activities across campus.

Provides funding for leadership training, professional development programs, and community partnerships.

Most Popular Funds

Join fellow donors in supporting our most active and established funds, which directly impact campus life, academic excellence, and student success.

Supports summer learning activities, skills workshops, and academic prep programs for students.

Helps fund business training, student startup ideas, and practical innovation programs.

Supports student leadership training, cross-cultural experiences, and regional networking opportunities.
Funds local scientific research, lab resources, and STEM education initiatives.
Helps fund medical education, training resources, and healthcare initiatives for students.

 

UVI has always been a place where the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of our community can take root and flourish. Through the generosity of our partners, we can nurture those dreams, create opportunities for our students, and propel UVI toward becoming a GRAND destination university.
Dr. Safiya George
President of the University of the Virgin Islands

 

Area of Greatest Need

Donations to UVI's unrestricted fund contributes to areas of greatest needs. In fiscal 2015, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees set the Annual Fundraising goal to 2.5 million dollars cash.
See how your support enriches the lives of students and the whole community. 

Support:

  • School of Medicine
  • Foundation for the University of the Virgin Islands
  • Reichhold Foundation

The Development Staff

There are many ways our Development staff works with our friends and partners to support the University.

Gifts made each year to support scholarships, programs, and activities.

Larger donors to raise restricted or unrestricted funds.
Offers individuals and families ways to include UVI in their estate planning.
Works with philanthropic organizations to support goals in the University.
 Organizes events such as Afternoon on the Green, The Alfred O. Heath Lecture Series, President for a Day and many other fundraising events.

Contact Us

Contact Institutional Advancement (IA) with any questions you may have, or if you are in need of additional information. For your planning, the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Institutional Advancement ∙ (340) 693-1040
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