The University serves Virginia, the nation, and the world by preparing responsible citizen-leaders; advancing, preserving, and disseminating knowledge; and providing world-class patient care.
All gifts of any kind help secure the University’s place as a premier institution of learning and make it possible for our students, faculty, and researchers to shape a brighter future.
You can give to all 12 schools across Grounds. The possibilities are endless for supporting our students, faculty, and programs. Together, we will find the way forward.
You can join the growing number of alumni and friends who invest now in the University’s future by including UVA as a beneficiary of their wills, charitable trusts, and retirement plans. Gifts like these can offer you and your family significant tax benefits as well as greater financial flexibility in meeting your personal and philanthropic goals.
The Honor the Future campaign, the largest in University history, concluded in 2025, thanks to thousands of loyal supporters. Its impact on students, faculty, facilities, and research reaches across Charlottesville, Wise County, and Northern Virginia as it continues to advance the school in its third century of service to the commonwealth, nation, and world.
OVERVIEW
In consultation with UVA’s leadership, External Relations partners with University schools, units, and volunteers who are committed to UVA’s success to:
External Relations encompasses a broad range of pan-University initiatives including philanthropy, engagement, principal relationship development, corporate and foundation relations, and state government relations; and provides operational and administrative services in support of these initiatives.
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Our community comprises a robust central advancement organization, twelve University schools and over twenty-five University-related programs. UVA offers a wide variety of career opportunities, as well as an outstanding environment for professional growth.
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.
Learn about our team, our work, and how to work with us.
