Dare to Grow
$3.2B and Daring to Do More
We have dared our community to grow and now we are unstoppable.
Publicly launched in Spring 2023, the Dare to Grow campaign has catapulted past its $3.2 billion goal as we create greater access and opportunity and move the needle on some of the most daunting challenges facing the world today. Our success highlights the vast potential for continued progress, fueled by initiatives that will bring us even closer to realizing Vanderbilt University’s most ambitious vision:
To be the great university of the 21st century.
Join us in pushing the boundaries for what’s possible and making an impact that resonates across campus and around the world.
Support
Destination Vanderbilt
ACCESS & EMPOWERMENT
Help Vanderbilt become a destination for the most talented and ambitious students and faculty across the globe. With your support we can attract this high level of talent through scholarships, experiential learning and recruitment efforts.
Discovery Vanderbilt
GROWTH & INNOVATION
Catalyze vital work across our labs, archives and studios by investing in students, faculty and staff that prioritize research, discovery and creative expression. As a visionary philanthropist, you will further our commitment to innovation.
One Vanderbilt
RADICAL COLLABORATION
Invest in our interdisciplinary model and help Vanderbilt strengthen how we solve complex problems and bring together disparate viewpoints. Gifts that aim to bolster our One Vanderbilt community allow us to maintain our commitment to Radical Collaboration.
Giving & Impact Stories
Your gifts in action
See firsthand how the support of our generous donors is shaping our community, our world and the future of Vanderbilt. Join us on this ambitious journey to drive bold new levels of growth.
Stay Engaged
Volunteer Opportunities & Events
Vanderbilt values your generosity beyond philanthropic support. Whether you attend Dare to Grow events near you, participate in Reunion and local chapter events, volunteer your time, or use your talents to mentor students and offer valuable internships, your engagement fuels our vibrant community.
Be a Part of Our Impact
Be A Part of Our Impact
Give. Go. Help. Share.
Your contributions—as a supporter, volunteer and ambassador—are driving bold new levels of growth that will define the future of Vanderbilt.
150 Years of Vanderbilt
Experience 150 years of Vanderbilt through stories of trailblazing moments, transformative discoveries, bold leadership, and campus landmarks.