Cavalier Connect

Connecting you with UVA’s future

Our Mission

We create partnerships, raise funds, and maintain records for the University of Virginia to help meet the ever-growing financial needs of our schools and units. We believe that interactions between alumni and students are critical to building lasting relationships with the University, and we seek to communicate with as many alumni, donors, and friends of the University as possible each year.

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FAQs

When will I receive a receipt from my credit card payment?

Expect your receipt approximately one week after making your gift.

​​​​​​​Where does the money from my gift go?

You may allocate your gift to any area of the University. Unrestricted gifts to school or unit annual funds allow discretionary use of funds supporting various needs, including scholarships and cancer research.

I would like to give, but can’t right now. What are my options?

Timing is important.

  • We can schedule callbacks up to two weeks from the time you were called.
  • We can send pledge cards/emails that you can fulfill at a later date
  • You can give online any time
Where can I get more information on the school or unit?
What are the different ways I can give?

Credit card by phone
This is the best and easiest way to support the University. Student callers will take your secure credit card information over the phone, and your funds will be immediately available to help UVA schools and units. A receipt will be sent once your transaction is processed.

Credit card online
Make your gift securely online.  A receipt will be sent upon processing.

Check by mail
If you made a pledge over the phone, you’ll receive a pledge letter and card so you can mail your gift. Make checks payable to The University of Virginia and mail to:
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 37963
Boone, Iowa 50037

If you need a new pledge card, email us.

Who are the student callers?

All callers are current UVA undergraduate or graduate students hired for their love of the University and passion for connecting with alumni and friends. Select students work as shift managers and lead fundraisers.

Student Employment

Fundraisers speak with alumni, parents, and friends of the University of Virginia in order to raise funds, build and maintain relationships with constituents, and share information on behalf of the University. Cavalier Connect raises over three quarters of a million dollars per year for vital University programs including most schools, Parents Fund, University Libraries, Scholarships, and many more.

  • Starting wage: $17.98/hour
  • Opportunities for promotion and pay raises
  • Hours per week: 10-12 hours minimum

More Questions?

Bradley Scheftner
Assistant Director, Cavalier Connect
434-924-5839 | jaw5cf@virginia.edu
Charlottesville, VA 22904