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.

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.

Young Alumni Discounts: On both Foundation and Keydet Club giving levels, there are young alumni discounts for membership in the Nichols and Keydet giving levels, for those 1-9 years from graduation, and those 10-15 years from graduation. These discounts are listed below in their respective giving sections.

Institute Society and Foundation Giving Levels

Derrick Ziglar '15 commissioning in the U.S. Army Reserve

$2-4.9K Nichols

• Exclusive Communications
• Monthly Video
• Football Parking (Parade Ground)
• Events within Events
• Travel Gatherings
• The Institute Society Dinner

Young Alumni Discount
*$1,200 (10-15 Years) $600 (1st 9 Years)

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$5-9.9K Scott Shipp

• Exclusive Communications
• Monthly Video
• Football Parking (Parade Ground)
• Events within Events
• Travel Gatherings
• The Institute Society Dinner
• Quarterly Webinar

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$10-19.9K Crozet

• 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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$20-39.9K Preston

• 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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aerial shot of VMI post

$40K+ Smith

• 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

football team entering field with VMI flag, surrounded by cadets

$2-4.9K Keydet

• Exclusive Athletic Communications
• Football Parking (Parade Ground/Overflow)
• Basketball Parking (CPTF)
• Gameday Socials
• Annual Leadership Outing
• Exclusive KC Apparel Shop

Young Alumni Discount
*$1,200 (10-15 Years) $600 (1st 9 Years)

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two track and field athletes jumping hurdles

$5-9.9K Letterman

• 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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$10-19.9K All-Conference

• 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
• Athletic Director's Circle
• Ferebee Lounge Access

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$20-39.9K All-American

• 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
• Athletic Director's Circle
• Ferebee Lounge Access
• Reserved Football Parking (Stadium)
• Cadet-Athlete Scholarship Recognition
• Superintendent's Special Guest (Football)

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cadets cheering at football game

$40K+ Hall of Fame

• 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
• 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