Giving Levels

We appreciate all of our donors, no matter what their relationships with VMI – alumni, parents and friends of the Institute – and regardless the size of the gift. Thank you for your commitment and generosity.

The leadership levels below went into effect July 1, 2023. Donor courtesy changes will go into effect the following fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2024.

GOLD Society

The GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Society is aimed at acknowledging and celebrating young alumni who are within 10 years of graduating and who have demonstrated a commitment to our institution by making financial contributions of $10 or more a month or $120 in the fiscal year (July 1–June 30). Learn more about the GOLD Society and how you can become a member today.

Institute Society and Foundation Giving Levels

The Institute Society is celebrating 50 years Nov. 8, 2024. Learn more about the group’s incredible legacy of philanthropy and join us by becoming a member.

Nichols
$2-4.9k
  • Exclusive
    Communications
  • Monthly Video
  • Football Parking
    (Parade Ground)
  • Events within Events
  • Travel Gatherings
  • The Institute Society Dinner
  • *$1,200 (10-15 Years)
    $600 (1st 9 Years)
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Scott Shipp
$5-9.9k
  • Exclusive
    Communications
  • Monthly Video
  • Football Parking
    (Parade Ground)
  • Events within Events
  • Travel Gatherings
  • The Institute Society Dinner
  • Quarterly Webinar
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Crozet
$10-19.9k
  • Exclusive
    Communications
  • Monthly Video
  • Football Parking
    (Parade Ground)
  • Events within Events
  • Travel Gatherings
  • The Institute Society Dinner
  • Quarterly Webinar
  • Dean’s Circle
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Preston
$20-39.9k
  • Exclusive
    Communications
  • Monthly Video
  • Football Parking
    (Parade Ground)
  • Events within Events
  • Travel Gatherings
  • The Institute Society Dinner
  • Quarterly Webinar
  • Dean’s Circle
  • Foundation Scholarship Banquet
  • Memorial Parade Invitation
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Smith
$40k+
  • Exclusive
    Communications
  • Monthly Video
  • Football Parking
    (Parade Ground)
  • Events within Events
  • Travel Gatherings
  • The Institute Society Dinner
  • Quarterly Webinar
  • Dean’s Circle
  • Foundation Scholarship Banquet
  • Memorial Parade Invitation
  • Superintendent’s Special Guest (Football)
  • Ferebee Lounge Access
  • Superintendent’s Circle
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Keydet Club Giving Levels

Keydet
$2-4.9k
  • Exclusive Athletic
    Communications
  • Football Parking
    (Parade Ground/Overflow)
  • Basketball Parking (CPTF)
  • Gameday Socials
  • Annual Leadership Outing
  • Exclusive KC Apparel Shop
  • *$1,200 (10-15 Years)
    $600 (1st 9 Years)
Make a Gift
Letterman
$5-9.9k
  • Exclusive Athletic
    Communications
  • Football Parking
    (Parade Ground/Overflow)
  • Basketball Parking (CPTF)
  • Gameday Socials
  • Annual Leadership Outing
  • Exclusive KC Apparel Shop
  • Complimentary Football/
    Basketball Tickets (2)
  • Football Parking
    (Stadium)
  • VMI Athletics Kick-Off Party
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All-Conference
$10-19.9k
  • Exclusive Athletic
    Communications
  • Football Parking
    (Parade Ground/Overflow)
  • Basketball Parking (CPTF)
  • Gameday Socials
  • Annual Leadership Outing
  • Exclusive KC Apparel Shop
  • Complimentary Football/
    Basketball Tickets (4)
  • Football Parking (Stadium)
  • VMI Athletics Kick-Off Party
  • Athletic Director’s Circle
  • Ferebee Lounge Access
Make a Gift

All-American
$20-39.9k
  • Exclusive Athletic
    Communications
  • Football Parking
    (Parade Ground/Overflow)
  • Basketball Parking (CPTF)
  • Gameday Socials
  • Annual Leadership Outing
  • Exclusive KC Apparel Shop
  • Complimentary Football/
    Basketball Tickets (6)
  • Football Parking (Stadium)
  • VMI Athletics Kick-Off Party
  • Athletic Director’s Circle
  • Ferebee Lounge Access
  • Reserved Football Parking (Stadium)
  • Cadet-Athlete Scholarship Recognition
  • Superintendent’s Special Guest (Football)
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Hall of Fame
$40k+
  • Exclusive Athletic
    Communications
  • Football Parking
    (Parade Ground/Overflow)
  • Basketball Parking (CPTF)
  • Gameday Socials
  • Annual Leadership Outing
  • Exclusive KC Apparel Shop
  • Complimentary Football/
    Basketball Tickets (6)
  • Football Parking
    (Stadium)
  • VMI Athletics Kick-Off Party
  • Athletic Director’s Circle
  • Ferebee Lounge Access
  • Reserved Football Parking (Stadium)
  • Cadet-Athlete Scholarship Recognition
  • Superintendent’s Special Guest (Football)
  • Superintendent’s Circle
Make a Gift